PaperViscous-flow calculations for bare hull DARPA SUBOFF submarine at incidence
International Shipbuilding Progress
17 Dec 2008
As part of a multi-nation study regarding CFD validation, conducted by the Submarine Hydrodynamics Working Group, viscous-flow calculations on the ...
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PaperSimilarity solutions for viscous cavitating vortices
Journal of Hydrodynamics
1 Dec 2008
Theoretical analysis of the dynamic behavior of cavitating vortices requires knowledge of the velocity distribution in the vortex core. For that ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsustainable propulsioncfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesnoise and vibrationresistance and propulsionmarine systemslife at seadefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingresearch and developmentcavitationcomforterosionpropeller designresearch
PaperThe numerical friction line
Journal of Marine Science and Technology
1 Nov 2008
This paper presents a study on the numerical calculation of the friction resistance coefficient of an infinitely thin plate as a function of the ...
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PaperA Tighter Watch Circle at Higher Speeds
Dynamic Positioning Conference, Houston, TX, USA
7 Oct 2008
In the Summer of 2007 the Office of Naval Research (ONR) initiated a technology development program called STLVAST (Small to Large Vessel At-Sea ...
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PaperComputation of Free-surface Viscous Flows at Model and Full Scale - a Comparison of Two Different Approaches
27th Symposium on Naval Hydrodynamics, Seoul, Korea
5 Oct 2008
This paper discusses results of a workshop on freesurface viscous flow and scale effects. Participants were asked to submit computations of the ...
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PaperSpeed-Power Performance of Ships during Trials and in Service
SNAME
1 Oct 2008
Where in the past the operational cost of a ship was dominated by crew costs, this is now taken over by the bunker costs due to the ever increasing ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsustainable propulsionresistance and propulsionauthorities and regulatorsdefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingmonitoringtrials and monitoringfull scale
ThesisNumerical Simulation of Unsteady Three-Dimensional Sheet Cavitation
Thesis, University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands
31 Aug 2008
This thesis deals with the theory and the numerical simulation of sheet cavity flows on arbitrary lifting bodies like hydrofoils and propeller ...
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MagazineIs slowing down always the answer to combat soaring oil prices?
MARIN Report 94
22 Aug 2008
Reading time 3 minutes
Towering bunker prices are clearly here to stay and they will finally lead to either lowering vessel design speeds, or to a further increase in ...
MagazineMY Wheels - An expedition through MARIN's services
MARIN Report 94
22 Aug 2008
Reading time 3 minutes
For the 50m expedition vessel MY Wheels, MARIN assisted its designer Vripack¨ with design consultancy and model testing. Work focused on propulsive ...
MagazineServing innovation and improving engineering standards in luxury yachting
MARIN Report 94
22 Aug 2008
Reading time 6 minutes
With increasing demand for larger, unique, multi-utility, environmentally-friendly and more comfortable yachts, the industry answers with incredible ...
passengers and yachting
MagazineMY Predator Cutting-edge yacht design
MARIN Report 94
22 Aug 2008
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FEADSHIP recently answered a request for a motor yacht with an innovative reversed bow flare.
It took up the challenge in the design and build of MY ...
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MagazineCFD casts new light on transom stern design
MARIN Report 94
22 Aug 2008
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Today most motor yachts, ferries and container ships are designed with
a wide transom stern. Transom stern design can have a large effect on fuel ...
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MagazineShip emissions in the port of Rotterdam revealed by AIS data
MARIN Report 94
22 Aug 2008
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The Dutch government wants to reduce pollution from ships in the North Sea and to this end it is keen to get a better understanding of ships' ...
MagazineSaving while sailing
MARIN Report 94
22 Aug 2008
Reading time 3 minutes
MARIN hosted the launch of the 'Inland shipping fuel saving competition' which has been initiated by the VoortVarend Besparen (Full Sail Ahead with ...
MagazineChallenging wind and waves - their impact on fuel consumption
MARIN report 94
22 Aug 2008
Reading time 6 minutes
In challenging wind and waves ships experience loss of speed. This can be 'voluntary', to reduce slamming and severe ship motions, or involuntary ...