MagazineDesign development always high on CRS agenda
MARIN Report 84
1 Nov 2004
Reading time 6 minutes
Where the majority of CRS research projects are devoted to very specific hydrodynamic topics, such as seakeeping, propulsion and manoeuvring ...
cfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsmodel testingmonitoringresearch and developmentfull scalesimulationsresearch
MagazineTwo views on the success of CRS
MARIN Report 84
1 Nov 2004
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MARIN is very proud that both American Bureau of Shipping and Chantiers de l'Atlantique have been onboard since the very beginning.
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsmarine systemspassengers and yachtingmodel testingmonitoringresearch and developmentloads and responsesroll stabilisationfull scalesimulationsresearch
MagazineGet acquainted with RAPID release 3.0
MARIN Report 83
1 Aug 2004
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An essential part in the development of today's competitive ship design is a good hull shape. For several years MARIN's RAPID CFD software has ...
sustainable propulsioncfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiestime-domain simulationsresistance and propulsionhull form optimisationsoftware engineering
MagazineSAFE-FLOW destined to change future design
MARIN Report 83
1 Aug 2004
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Commenting on the successfull completion of the SAFE-FLOW project, Joaqu’n L—pez-Cortijo of IZAR FENE shipyards, concluded: ÒThese results will ...
waves, impacts and hydrostructuralcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingsimulationsoffshore engineering
MagazineGetting a grip on deep water riser VIV
MARIN Report 83
1 Aug 2004
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As drilling, production and subsequent transportation to the markets becomes more and more expensive, only big
reservoirs justify the enormous ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata sciencerenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingvortex induced vibrations (viv)
MagazineStimulating simulators
MARIN Report 83
1 Aug 2004
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At present, MARIN is involved in two interesting projects for supplying simulators. One is for the TESO ferry company that operates double-ended ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiescfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiessafe operations and human factorstime-domain simulationsnautical operationspassengers and yachtingtrainingsimulations
MagazineMASTering the art…
MARIN Report 83
1 Aug 2004
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The 'Best Mast' project aims to tackle the roblems of mast design as current industry knowledge is often stretched beyond all previous experience.
waves, impacts and hydrostructuralcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationspassengers and yachtingmodel testingmonitoringtrials and monitoringloads and responsesfull scalesimulationssoftware engineering
MagazineDevelopment of new wave impact load tool
MARIN Report 83
1 Aug 2004
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During the FPSO week held in Singapore in early April the new ComFLOW-2 project officially kicked off. With a budget of around E1.5m, this JIP is ...
waves, impacts and hydrostructuralcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingsimulationsoffshore engineering
MagazineShip and offshore operators benefit from structural monitoring
MARIN Report 83
1 Aug 2004
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A very important part of MARIN's work is helping ship and offshore operators improve their designs and operational performance. Structural ...
waves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata sciencemonitoringtrials and monitoringstructural responsefull scale
MagazineThree year study ELAST ends with interesting results
MARIN Report 83
1 Aug 2004
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This year the Co-operative Research Ship (CRS) project ELAST finalised its three year study on the correlation
between bow-flare slamming and ...
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MagazineNew tests seek solutions to slamming problems
MARIN Report 83
1 Aug 2004
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Impulsive loads experienced by ships in waves degrade directly and indirectly, performance and safety.
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MagazineEXCALIBUR cuts through acoustic problems
MARIN Report 83
1 Aug 2004
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MARIN's acoustic panel code for propeller source strength determination lives up to the legend.
sustainable propulsioncfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiestime-domain simulationsnoise and vibrationresistance and propulsionpoweringsimulations
MagazineJoint Industry Projects - the lifeblood of the industry
MARIN Report 83
1 Aug 2004
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Joint Industry Projects (JIPs) are an essential source of communication with our clients. Essential, because the meetings and discussions ...
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MagazineFPSO concept increasingly popular
MARIN Report 82
1 Mar 2004
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Dr. Peter Gorf, Senior Engineer at BP and chairman of the FPSO Research Forum discusses the increasing importance of the FPSO and the future role of ...
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MagazineSnorre TLP Successful safety assessment
MARIN Report 82
1 Mar 2004
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The Snorre Tension Leg Platform (TLP) has been operating successfully in the North Sea, offshore Norway, since
1992. Engineered by Aker Kvaerner and ...
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