Full-scale ship propeller torque in wind and waves estimated by free-running model test

2019 ◽  
Vol 184 ◽  
pp. 332-343 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michio Ueno ◽  
Ryosuke Suzuki ◽  
Yoshiaki Tsukada
Keyword(s):  
Model Test ◽  
Full Scale ◽  
Free Running ◽  
Ship Propeller

Estimation of Fluctuating Propeller Torque of Full-Scale Ship Using Free-Running Model in Waves

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michio Ueno ◽  
Yoshiaki Tsukada
Keyword(s):  
High Frequency ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Full Scale ◽  
Engine Torque ◽  
Engine Model ◽  
Frequency Components ◽  
Free Running ◽  
External Forces ◽  
Ship Propeller ◽  
Ship Speed

The authors propose a method to estimate full-scale propeller torque consisting of low-frequency and high-frequency components in waves using measured data of free-running model ship. The duct fan auxiliary thruster (DFAT) [1] and the rudder-effectiveness and speed correction (RSC) [2,3] ensure similar model ship motion to full-scale in external forces, where RSC controls the model ship propeller rate of revolution and the auxiliary thrust depending on measured model ship speed. Analyzing a fluctuating component of effective inflow velocity to propeller due to waves, the method estimates full-scale fluctuating propeller torque in waves. This method also makes it possible to adopt into free-running model ship tests any engine model simulating interaction between propeller torque and engine torque. Trial application of the method exemplifies the property of full-scale fluctuating propeller torque comparing with that of model ship.

An Auxiliary Thruster for Free-Running Model Ship Test

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoshiaki Tsukada ◽  
Michio Ueno ◽  
Hideki Miyazaki ◽  
Tadanori Takimoto
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Calculations ◽  
Full Scale ◽  
Load Cell ◽  
Friction Resistance ◽  
Target Values ◽  
Trial Test ◽  
Free Running ◽  
Ship Performance ◽  
Force Data ◽  
Ship Propeller

The free-running model ship test is an important measure to investigate into ship performance and response in various situations. Its basis is the Froude’s similarity law. Since Reynolds number remains quite different between model ships and full-scale ones, phenomena concerning viscosity cannot be similar. One of the most specific features related to the viscosity is the friction resistance and thus propeller load that differs to a large extent between model ships and full-scale ones. This difference affects torque and thrust responses in waves and wind, and also rudder effectiveness or manoeuvrability. The authors have developed a prototype of auxiliary thruster that assists free-running model ships’ propeller. The auxiliary thruster can control its forward force and adjusts the model ship propeller load to arbitrarily time varying target values. The prototype consists of a duct fan, a load cell mounting the duct fan on it, an amplifier for the duct fan, and a PC. The PC controls the auxiliary thrust, or forward force generated by the duct fan, using the model ship speed and the force data measured by the load cell. This report presents the prototype of auxiliary thruster and its trial test applied to a free-running model ship to study the effect of propeller load on manoeuvrability. The trial test clarified how the auxiliary thrust or the propeller load affects the model ship responses to steering. Theoretical calculations simulating the effect of propeller load corresponding to the trial test confirmed these effects. Applicability of the auxiliary thruster to other free-running model tests is also discussed.

Estimation of full-scale ship manoeuvrability in adverse weather using free-running model test

2020 ◽  
Vol 213 ◽  
pp. 107562
Author(s):  
Ryosuke Suzuki ◽  
Yoshiaki Tsukada ◽  
Michio Ueno
Keyword(s):  
Model Test ◽  
Full Scale ◽  
Adverse Weather ◽  
Free Running

Guidelines for CFD Simulations of Spar VIM

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles Lefevre ◽  
Yiannis Constantinides ◽  
Jang Whan Kim ◽  
Mike Henneke ◽  
Robert Gordon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reynolds Number ◽  
Test Data ◽  
Model Test ◽  
Model Tests ◽  
Full Scale ◽  
Mooring System ◽  
Time Step ◽  
Cfd Simulations ◽  
Scaled Model ◽  
Sway Motion

Vortex-Induced Motion (VIM), which occurs as a consequence of exposure to strong current such as Loop Current eddies in the Gulf of Mexico, is one of the critical factors in the design of the mooring and riser systems for deepwater offshore structures such as Spars and multi-column Deep Draft Floaters (DDFs). The VIM response can have a significant impact on the fatigue life of mooring and riser components. In particular, Steel Catenary Risers (SCRs) suspended from the floater can be sensitive to VIM-induced fatigue at their mudline touchdown points. Industry currently relies on scaled model testing to determine VIM for design. However, scaled model tests are limited in their ability to represent VIM for the full scale structure since they are generally not able to represent the full scale Reynolds number and also cannot fully represent waves effects, nonlinear mooring system behavior or sheared and unsteady currents. The use of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to simulate VIM can more realistically represent the full scale Reynolds number, waves effects, mooring system, and ocean currents than scaled physical model tests. This paper describes a set of VIM CFD simulations for a Spar hard tank with appurtenances and their comparison against a high quality scaled model test. The test data showed considerable sensitivity to heading angle relative to the incident flow as well as to reduced velocity. The simulated VIM-induced sway motion was compared against the model test data for different reduced velocities (Vm) and Spar headings. Agreement between CFD and model test VIM-induced sway motion was within 9% over the full range of Vm and headings. Use of the Improved Delayed Detached Eddy Simulation (IDDES, Shur et al 2008) turbulence model gives the best agreement with the model test measurements. Guidelines are provided for meshing and time step/solver setting selection.

scholarly journals A COMPARISON BETWEEN MODEL AND PROTOTYPE WAVES IN HARBOURS

1978 ◽  
Vol 1 (16) ◽  
pp. 38
Author(s):  
Sverre Bjordal ◽  
Alf Torum
Keyword(s):  
Physical Model ◽  
Model Test ◽  
Field Measurements ◽  
Full Scale ◽  
Common Method ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Open Coast ◽  
The World ◽  
Mooring Forces ◽  
Absolute Basis

A common method of estimating the sheltering effects of different breakwater locations and layouts is to carry out physical model wave disturbance tests. Such tests have been carried out in different laboratories throughout the world for many years. But to our knowledge no reports are available in the literature showing comparison between model measurements and field measurements. The trend is that we know more and more on the wave cl imate along our coasts. Hence we have a better basis to make our economical calculations on breakwaters. We therefore also want to operate our models on a more absolute basis rather than on a comparative basis. The trend in recent years has also been to study breakwater locations and layouts in order to minimize mooring forces and ship movements. On this background VHL found a comparison between model test results and field measurements necessary. Full scale measurements of waves were carried out in two harbours by VHL during the winter 1976/77. This paper will present the results of the comparison of the model and the full scale measurements in Berlevag and Vard0 fishing harbours on the open coast of Finnmark in the northern part of Norway (Fig. I) . The model tests, as well as the full scale measurements, have been sponsored by the Norwegian State Harbour Authorities.

scholarly journals FULL-SCALE MODEL TEST ON THE APPLICABILITY OF L-SHAPED GEOSYNTHETIC DRAIN SYSTEM TO TERRE ARMÉE WALL AGAINST HEAVY RAINFALL

2013 ◽  
Vol 28 (0) ◽  
pp. 353-360
Author(s):  
Je-Min BAEK ◽  
Satoru SHIBUYA ◽  
Jin-Suk HUR ◽  
Takefumi OGATA ◽  
Byeong-Su KIM ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Model Test ◽  
Heavy Rainfall ◽  
Full Scale ◽  
Scale Model

Evaluation of a Small and Fast Planing Boat’s Seakeeping Performance at the Design Stage

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dong Jin Kim ◽  
Sun Young Kim
Keyword(s):  
Model Tests ◽  
Full Scale ◽  
Scale Model ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Irregular Wave ◽  
Seakeeping Performance ◽  
Head Waves ◽  
Scale Ratio ◽  
Free Running

Seakeeping performance of a planing boat should be sufficiently considered and evaluated at the design stage for its safe running in rough seas. Model tests in seakeeping model basins are often performed to predict the performance of full-scale planing boats. But, there are many limitations of tank size and wave maker capacity, in particular, for fast small planing boats due to small scale ratio and high Froude numbers of their scale models. In this research, scale model tests are tried in various test conditions, and results are summarized and analyzed to predict a 3 ton-class fast small planing boats designed. In a long and narrow tank, towing tests for a bare hull model are performed with regular head waves and long crested irregular head waves. Motion RAOs are derived from irregular wave tests, and they are in good agreements with RAOs in regular waves. Next, model ships with one water-jet propulsion system are built, and free running model tests are performed in ocean basins. Wave conditions such as significant heights, modal periods, and directions are varied for the free running tests. Motion RMS values, and RAOs are obtained through statistical approaches. They are compared with the results in captive tests for the bare hull model, and are used to predict the full-scale boat performances.

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