MagazineCFD versus model tests, which one will be the winner?
MARIN Report 86
1 sep. 2005
Reading time 6 minutes
IHC, Ballast HAM (now Van Oord), Boskalis and MARIN, initiated the HOppers in Shallow WAter (HOSWA) project
when they realised there may be a glut ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiessustainable propulsioncfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencemanoeuvringresistance and propulsioninfrastructuremarine systemsdefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingmodel testingpropeller design
MagazineInboard noise from cavitating propeller tip vortices
MARIN Report 86
1 sep. 2005
Reading time 3 minutes
An increasing number of MARIN's clients consider low-frequent, broadband excitation caused by cavitating propeller tip vortices as the most ...
sustainable propulsioncfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencenoise and vibrationresistance and propulsionmarine systemspoweringdefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingmodel testingcavitationpropeller design
MagazineScenario simulations for profitable shipping
MARIN Report 86
1 sep. 2005
Reading time 3 minutes
Within the realm of safety, the shipping industry is continuously searching for a competitive balance between operational performance and building ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsustainable propulsioncfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiessafe operations and human factorstime-domain simulationsseakeepingtransport and shippingoperabilityseakeeping performancesimulations
MagazineCooperation helps wing the way to success
MARIN Report 86
1 sep. 2005
Reading time 6 minutes
In a fascinating project MARIN has been asked to determine the resistance, seakeeping and manoeuvring characteristics, of blended wing body ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsustainable propulsioncfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencemanoeuvringresistance and propulsioninfrastructuredefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingmodel testinghull form optimisationseakeeping performance
MagazinePELS proves to be a 'SMOOTH' operator
MARIN Report 86
1 sep. 2005
Reading time 3 minutes
The national Dutch research project PELS (Project Energy-saving air-Lubricated Ships) was actually completed in December 2004 after considerable ...
sustainable propulsionmeasurements and controldata scienceresistance and propulsiontransport and shippingmodel testingmonitoringhull form optimisationspeed/power performancefull scale
MagazineIntercepting the Interceptor at MARIN
MARIN Report 86
1 sep. 2005
Reading time 6 minutes
Although more associated with semi-planing motor yachts and other fast craft, such as patrol boats, the Interceptor is now being deployed on several ...
sustainable propulsioncfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesresistance and propulsionpoweringpassengers and yachtingmonitoringpropulsionfull scale
MagazineMARIN addresses aft-body slamming concerns
MARIN Reporter 86
1 sep. 2005
Reading time 3 minutes
High propulsive efficiency has motivated many designers to apply a relatively-flat aft-body but in some cases this shape has raised concerns about ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata scienceseakeepingmodel testingmotionsslamming
MagazineNew PIV system available at MARIN
MARIN Report 86
1 sep. 2005
Reading time 3 minutes
A new underwater, three-component Particle Image Velocimetry system (3C-PIV or stereo-PIV) is available now at MARIN for detailed flow measurements. ...
cfdcfd/simulation/desk studies
MagazineMajor steps forward in twin-gondola LNG carrier design with the aid of CFD
MARIN Report 86
1 sep. 2005
Reading time 6 minutes
The world has enormous quantities of natural gas but much of it is located in areas far from where the gas is needed. As natural gas becomes an ...
sustainable propulsioncfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata scienceresistance and propulsionoil and gasmarine systemstransport and shippingmodel testinghull form optimisationpropeller design
MagazineDeep thoughts about shallow water
MARIN Report 85
1 apr. 2005
Reading time 3 minutes
The development of reliable offshore LNG terminals in shallow water requires fresh insight into the related problems. MARIN explores the issues ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringmeasurements and controldata sciencerenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seatransport and shippingmodel testingmooring and offloadingoffshore engineering
MagazineSpar Vortex Induced Motion in current and waves towing tank
MARIN Report 85
1 apr. 2005
Reading time 3 minutes
The Vortex Induced Motion (VIM) of a Spar platform is an important consideration for the design of Spar moorings
and risers. Recent tests carried ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata sciencerenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingloads and responsesvortex induced motions (vim)offshore engineering
MagazineSimulating offloading operations from a DP controlled FPSO
MARIN Report 85
1 apr. 2005
Reading time 6 minutes
The Munin FPSO, operated by Bluewater, temporarily replaces an FPSO at Xijiang as it goes in for maintenance.
During the preparation of this ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiessafe operations and human factorstime-domain simulationsdynamic positioningmanoeuvringrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuretrainingmooring and offloadingsimulations
MagazineSharing & Caring in FPSO R&D
MARIN Report 85
1 apr. 2005
Reading time 6 minutes
Formed eight years ago, the FPSO Research Forum and FPSO JIP Week are now established as 'The Market Place' for many working in floating production, ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencesafe operations and human factorstime-domain simulationsrenewablesoffshore operationsoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingmonitoringtrainingresearch and developmenttrials and monitoringmooring and offloadingfull scalesimulationsoffshore engineeringresearch
MagazineNew publication on Deepwater CALM Buoy
MARIN Report 85
1 apr. 2005
Reading time 2 minutes
A series of large-scale model tests on the behaviour of deepwater CALM buoys was recently carried out on behalf of Bluewater Energy Services in ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata sciencerenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingloads and responsesmooring and offloadingmotionsoffshore engineering
MagazineTug behaviour in waves
MARIN Report 85
1 apr. 2005
Reading time 6 minutes
With the uptime levels of new offshore terminals now expected to be nearly 100%, there has been plenty of research into dedicated mooring and ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringmeasurements and controldata sciencerenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingmooring and offloadingoffshore engineering