MagazineEXCALIBUR cuts through acoustic problems
MARIN Report 83
1 Aug 2004
Reading time 6 minutes
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
MagazineGetting a grip on deep water riser VIV
MARIN Report 83
1 Aug 2004
Reading time 6 minutes
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)
MagazineNew tests seek solutions to slamming problems
MARIN Report 83
1 Aug 2004
Reading time 3 minutes
Impulsive loads experienced by ships in waves degrade directly and indirectly, performance and safety.
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsseakeepingmodel testingmonitoringtrials and monitoringslammingsimulations
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
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 ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata scienceseakeepingmodel testinghydro-elasticityslamming
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
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
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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MagazineSharing Floating Production expertise benefits the whole industry
MARIN Report 82
1 Mar 2004
Reading time 6 minutes
For the last six years oil companies, operators, contractors, yards, research institutes and safety authorities, have been sharing their experiences ...
cfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingmonitoringresearch and developmenttrials and monitoringfull scalesimulationsoffshore engineeringresearch
MagazineOffshore research activities in 2004
MARIN Report 82
1 Mar 2004
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MARIN's own offshore research program is closely related to the needs of the industry. The program has been
categorised into five major themes.
cfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingresearch and developmentsimulationsoffshore engineeringresearch
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 ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata sciencerenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingmooring and offloadingoffshore engineering
MagazineCombined Model Tests and Simulations in the Lift
MARIN Report 82
1 Mar 2004
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Installing new topside modules on an existing Floating Production Unit (FPU) in deep water can be a challenging task. The crane vessel and semi ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seatransport and shippingmodel testingmooring and offloadingmotionssimulationsoffshore engineering
MagazineBP opts for New High Reynolds VIV test set-up
MARIN Report 82
1 Mar 2004
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BP has chosen MARIN's High Reynolds Vortex Induced Vibration (VIV) test set-up as part of its continuing research into the VIV response of marine ...
waves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata sciencerenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingvortex induced vibrations (viv)offshore engineering
MagazineWeather impact assessed in ExxonMobil STS study
MARIN Report 82
1 Mar 2004
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Ship-to-ship (STS) transfer of crude oil and petroleum cargoes has become common practice within the marine industry. The operation at sea involves ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiestime-domain simulationsrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seatransport and shippingmooring and offloadingmotionsoffloadingsimulationsoffshore engineering
MagazineExtreme conditions no problem
MARIN Report 82
1 Mar 2004
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Demand for Floating Production and Storage Units (FPSOs) for ultra deep waters continues to grow. IZAR FENE
Shipyards initiated and led an extensive ...
manoeuvring and nautical studieswaves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata sciencedynamic positioningrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingoffshore engineering