ThesisA solution method for the nonlinear ship wave resistance problem
PhD-thesis, Delft University of Technology
19 Jun 1996
The nonlinear method proposed here uses distributions of Rankine source panels on the hull and free surface. An unconventional choice made is to put ...
sustainable propulsioncfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiestime-domain simulationsresistance and propulsionpoweringresearch and developmentspeed/power performancesimulationsresearch
ThesisWaterjet-Hull Interaction
PhD-thesis, Delft University of Technology
25 Apr 1996
The main objective of this work is to develop and validate tools for the analysis of interaction effects in the powering characteristics of jet ...
sustainable propulsioncfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesnoise and vibrationresistance and propulsionmarine systemspoweringdefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingresearch and developmentcavitationpropeller designresearch
ThesisMathematical Modeling of the Mean Wave Drift Force in Current - A Numerical and Experimental Study
PhD-thesis, Delft University of Technology
31 Dec 1995
In this study results are reported on the modelling of the wave drift forces on a vessel in regular deep water waves with forward speed. In chapters ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seatransport and shippingmodel testingsimulationswaves & motionsoffshore engineering
ThesisTime-Domain Calculations of Drift Forces and Moments
PhD-thesis, Delft University of Technology
31 Mar 1995
When a ship is sailing on an ocean, it is exposed to several forces. These forces are due to wind, waves, current, and speed of the vessel. ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiestime-domain simulationsmanoeuvringinfrastructureseakeepingdefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingresearch and developmentseakeeping performancesimulationswaves & motionsresearch
ThesisPreconditioning for sparse matrices with applications
PhD-thesis, Rijks University Groningen
4 Feb 1994
Mathematical models play an ever increasing role in the development of science and technology, as they offer the possibility to simulate, understand ...
cfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiestime-domain simulationsresearch and developmentsimulationsresearch
ThesisNumerical and Theoretical Studies of Water Waves and Floating Bodies
PhD-Thesis, University of Twente
8 Jan 1993
The first and second parts of this thesis are devoted to the development of a numerical model for the simulation of these water-wave and wave-body ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsustainable propulsionwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesresistance and propulsionpoweringresearch and developmentwaves & motionsresearch
ThesisA Simulation Model for a Single Point Moored Tanker
PhD-thesis Delft University of Technology
31 Dec 1987
It is the intention of this thesis to formulate a simulation model, which can be used to compute the behaviour of a tanker moored to a single point. ...
ThesisCavitation inception on ship propeller models
PhD-thesis Delft University of Technology
11 Mar 1981
In model propeller testing it is assumed that cavitation starts when the minimum pressure on the blades is at the vapor pressure. Scaling of ...
sustainable propulsionmeasurements and controldata scienceresistance and propulsionmarine systemsdefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingmodel testingcavitationpropellerpropulsor
ThesisLow Frequency Second Order Wave Exciting Forces on Floating Structures
PhD-thesis, Delft University of Technology
31 Dec 1979
In this thesis the mean and low frequency second order wave drift forces on bodies moored or stationed in waves are analyzed. Expressions are ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seatransport and shippingmodel testingmotionssimulationswaves & motionsoffshore engineering
ThesisThe Motions of a Moored Ship in Waves
PhD-thesis Delft University of Technology
31 Dec 1975
It is the intention of this thesis to formulate a mathematical model which can be used for computer simulations of the behaviour of a moored ship in ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seatransport and shippingmodel testingmotionssimulationsoffshore engineering
ThesisHydrodynamic Aspects of Semi-submersible Platforms
PhD-thesis, Delft University of Technology
1 Jan 1972
In this thesis the hydrodynamically induced forces on a floating platform are analysed. As a result of this analysis a calculation method is ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seaseakeepingmodel testingloads and responsesmotionssimulationswaves & motionsoffshore engineering
ThesisWake Adapted Ducted Propellers
PhD-thesis Delft University of Technology
31 Dec 1969
For the application behind ships two different types of ducted propellers are considered; the ducted propeller where the nozzle accelerates the flow ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiessustainable propulsioncfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsdynamic positioningresistance and propulsionrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seapoweringmodel testingpropeller designpropulsionsimulationsoffshore engineering