scholarly journals On seakeeping capabilities evaluation of a large off-shore barge

2021 ◽  
Vol 44 ◽  
pp. 23-30
Author(s):  
Leonard Domnisoru
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Irregular Waves ◽  
Maximum Height ◽  
Linear Potential ◽  
Operation Speed ◽  
Strip Theory

Usual specially designed barges are involved in the off-shore operations that have to be evaluated by several criteria, inclusive of the seakeeping capabilities. The paper includes a comparative seakeeping study of two constructive versions for a large off-shore barge with a length of 189 m, having different breadths 40 m and 50 m. Both constructive versions are on the full cargo 23000 t condition. The seakeeping analyses are done with our own software DYN-OSC, developed by linear potential Lewis’s strip theory. The seakeeping studies are done in oblique irregular waves with a maximum height of 12 m and for the off-shore barge maximum operation speed of 7 knots. The results of this comparative study reveal the differences in the seakeeping operation capabilities for the two off-shore barge constructive versions.

Bending Moments and Shear Forces in Ships Sailing in Irregular Waves

1981 ◽  
Vol 25 (04) ◽  
pp. 243-251
Author(s):  
J. Juncher Jensen ◽  
P. Terndrup Pedersen
Keyword(s):  
Linear Part ◽  
Vertical Motion ◽  
Bending Moment ◽  
Irregular Waves ◽  
Bending Moments ◽  
Shear Forces ◽  
Strip Theory ◽  
Wave Heights ◽  
Exciting Forces ◽  
Wave Induced

This paper presents some results concerning the vertical response of two different ships sailing in regular and irregular waves. One ship is a containership with a relatively small block coefficient and with some bow flare while the other ship is a tanker with a large block coefficient. The wave-induced loads are calculated using a second-order strip theory, derived by a perturbational procedure in which the linear part is identical to the usual strip theory. The additional quadratic terms are determined by taking into account the nonlinearities of the exiting waves, the nonvertical sides of the ship, and, finally, the variations of the hydrodynamic forces during the vertical motion of the ship. The flexibility of the hull is also taken into account. The numerical results show that for the containership a substantial increase in bending moments and shear forces is caused by the quadratic terms. The results also show that for both ships the effect of the hull flexibility (springing) is a fair increase of the variance of the wave-induced midship bending moment. For the tanker the springing is due mainly to exciting forces which are linear with respect to wave heights whereas for the containership the nonlinear exciting forces are of importance.

Numerical Analysis of a Surface Ship in Waves

2020 ◽  
Vol 142 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shawn Aram
Keyword(s):  
Stokes Equations ◽  
Body Motion ◽  
Irregular Waves ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
Fluid Viscosity ◽  
Sea Waves ◽  
Added Resistance ◽  
Physical Mechanisms ◽  
Strip Theory ◽  
Seakeeping Analysis

Abstract Ship's resistance and engine power to sustain ship's speed in seaways are augmented due to complex non-linear interactions between the ship and the ambient sea (waves). Ship designers, in early design stage, use an ad hoc "sea margin" to account for the effects of seaways in selecting propeller and engine. A numerical tool capable of accurately predicting added resistance and power of a ship cruising in waves would greatly help select its powering (margin) requirement and determine the optimal operating point that can maximize the energy efficiency. For seakeeping analysis, strip theory-based methods have long been used. More recently, nonlinear time-domain three-dimensional (3D) panel methods have started being used widely. A more physics-based avenue to seakeeping analysis is offered by coupled solutions of two-phase unsteady Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes equations and six degrees-of-freedom rigid-body motion (RBM) equations. The URANS approach also avails itself of including the effects of propulsors, either explicitly or approximately. By accounting for all the nonlinear effects in hydrodynamic forces and moments and the resulting ship motions, and the effects of fluid viscosity and turbulence, the coupled URANS-RBM method is believed not only able to predict added resistance and speed loss more accurately, but also to provide valuable insights into the physical mechanisms underlying added resistance and power. The objectives of this study are: (1) to validate a coupled URANS-RBM solver developed for high-fidelity prediction of added resistance, speed loss and added power on ships cruising in regular head sea and irregular waves, and (2) to conduct a detailed analysis of the interactions among ship hull, propeller and waves for a 1/49 scaled model of the ONR Tumblehome (ONRT) (Model 5613) in order to shed light on the physical mechanisms leading to added resistance, speed loss and added power. Figure 1 depicts the ONRT self-propellers with two 4-bladed propellers in regular waves. The main flow features such as the free surface, the hub vortices and blade-tip vortices from the propeller, as well as vortices generated by the sonar dome, shafts, shaft brackets and bilge keels are captured.

Yaw Drift Moment of a Floating Structure in Waves

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dimitris Spanos ◽  
Apostolos Papanikolaou
Keyword(s):  
Hydrodynamic Forces ◽  
Computational Method ◽  
Irregular Waves ◽  
Linear Potential ◽  
Floating Bodies ◽  
Floating Structure ◽  
Natural Wave ◽  
Positioning Systems ◽  
Floating Structures ◽  
Wave Induced

The wave induced yaw drift moment on floating structures is of particular interest when the lateral yaw motion of the structure should be controlled by moorings and/or active dynamic positioning systems. In the present paper, the estimation of the yaw drift moment in the modeled natural wave environment is conducted by application of a nonlinear time domain numerical method accounting for the motion of arbitrarily shaped floating bodies in waves. The computational method is based on linear potential theory and includes the non-linear hydrostatic terms in an exact way, whereas the higher-order wave-induced effects are partly approximated. Despite the approximate modeling of the second order hydrodynamic forces, the method proved to satisfactorily approach the dominant part of the exerted hydrodynamic forces enabling the calculation of drift forces and of other drift effects in irregular waves. Hence, the subject yaw drift moment in the modeled natural wave environment is derived, resulting to a basic reference for the design of similar type floating structures.

Deformation Analysis and Reliability Assessment of the Ship Hull in Irregular Waves

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pengyao Yu ◽  
Guoqing Feng ◽  
Huilong Ren ◽  
Xiaodong Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Wave Amplitude ◽  
Ship Hull ◽  
Irregular Waves ◽  
Relative Deformation ◽  
Linear Potential ◽  
Regular Wave ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Deformation Response ◽  
The Waves

When the ship navigates in the sea, the dynamic deformation of the ship hull will be induced by the waves. The relative large deformation of the ship hull induced by the waves may affect the operation of some certain equipment. In order to keep the equipment operating normally, the influence of the ship deformation should be evaluated. The method for the calculation and analysis of the ship deformation is discussed here. The wave loads of the ship in unit regular wave amplitude are calculated based on 3-D linear potential flow theory. The sea pressure and inertial force of the ship are obtained and applied to the global finite element model of the ship. Under the quasi-static assumption, the structural deformation response in unit regular wave amplitude is calculated with the use of finite element analysis. Then, the amplitude frequency response of the relative deformation between two arbitrary positions in the hull is achieved. The history of the deformation can be obtained based on the simulation of deformation response in irregular waves or the modal superposition method. With the help of spectral analysis method, the spectrum of the relative deformation between two arbitrary positions in the hull may be obtained. The statistical analysis of ship hull deformation in the short-term sea state is realized. Considering the critical value of ship deformation, the reliability analysis method is adopted to assess the ability of hull to resist the deformation.

Numerical Investigation of Parametric Rolling of a Container Ship in Regular and Irregular Waves

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suresh Rajendran ◽  
C. Guedes Soares
Keyword(s):  
Incident Wave ◽  
Radiation Force ◽  
Wave Profile ◽  
Irregular Waves ◽  
Container Ship ◽  
Hydrodynamic Coefficients ◽  
Parametric Rolling ◽  
Nonlinear Radiation ◽  
Strip Theory ◽  
Radiation Forces

Parametric rolling of a post-Panamax C11 class containership in regular and irregular waves is numerically investigated using body nonlinear time domain methods based on strip theory. The Froude-Krylov and the hydrostatic forces are calculated for the exact wetted surface area under the undisturbed incident wave profile. Two kinds of formulations are used for calculation of the radiation forces. The first one employs a linear radiation force in which the frequency dependent hydrodynamic coefficients are calculated for mean position of the sections at mean water level. The second formulation calculates the hydrodynamic coefficients for the exact submerged depth of ship sections under the undisturbed incident wave profile, and hence called as body nonlinear radiation force. The numerical results from the aforementioned formulations are compared with each other, and also with experimental results obtained from a wave tank in both regular and irregular waves. For all the cases in regular waves, the vulnerability to parametric rolling is clearly identified by the numerical models, even though a few discrepancies are observed in the estimation of the severity (maximum roll angle) of the problem. In this paper, the effects of the linear and body nonlinear radiation forces on the numerical calculation of parametric rolling of a container ship and the ability of the numerical methods to identify parametric rolling are investigated.

Steep Wave Effects on Wave Induced Vertical Bending Moment Using a 3D Numerical Wave Tank

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shivaji Ganesan Thirunaavukarasu ◽  
Debabrata Sen ◽  
Yogendra Parihar
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Incident Wave ◽  
Bending Moment ◽  
Wave Steepness ◽  
Numerical Wave Tank ◽  
Wave Tank ◽  
Strip Theory ◽  
Numerical Wave ◽  
Wave Induced ◽  
Vertical Bending Moment

This paper presents a detail comparative study on wave induced vertical bending moment (VBM) between linear and approximate nonlinear calculations using a 3D numerical wave tank (NWT) method. The developed numerical approach is in time domain where the ambient incident waves can be defined by any suitable wave theory. Certain justifying approximations employed in the solution of the interaction hydrodynamics (diffraction and radiation) enabling the NWT to generate stable long duration time histories of all parameters of interest. This is an extension of our earlier works towards the development of a practical NWT based solution for wave-structure interactions [1]. After a brief outline of the implemented numerical details, a comprehensive validation and verification of vertical shear force (VSF) and bending moment RAOs computed using the linearized version of the NWT against the usual linear results of strip theory and 3D panel codes are presented. Next we undertake the comparative study between the fully linear and approximate nonlinear versions of the present code for different incident wave steepness. In the approximate nonlinear formulation, the ambient incident wave is defined by the full nonlinear numerical wave model based on Fourier approximation method which can generate very steep steady periodic nonlinear waves up to the near wave breaking limit. The nonlinearities associated with the incident Froude Krylov and hydrostatic restoring forces/moments are exact up to the instantaneous wetted surface at the displaced location, but the hydrodynamic diffraction and radiation effects are linearized around the mean wetted surface. The standard S175 container hull is considered for the comparative studies because of its geometric nonlinearities. Numerical simulations are performed for four different wave lengths with increasing wave steepness. It is observed that the computed wave induced VBM amidships from the approximate nonlinear results can be almost 30% higher compared to the results from a purely linear solution, which can be a critical issue from the safety point. Significant higher harmonics are also observed in the approximate nonlinear results which at some times may be responsible for exciting the undesirable whipping/springing responses.

Seakeeping Prediction of a Survey Vessel Operating in the Caspian Sea

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisabeta Burlacu ◽  
Leonard Domnisoru ◽  
Dan Obreja
Keyword(s):  
Caspian Sea ◽  
Experimental Tests ◽  
Irregular Waves ◽  
The Caspian Sea ◽  
Scaled Model ◽  
Spectral Parameters ◽  
Peak Period ◽  
Fibre Glass ◽  
Strip Theory ◽  
Response Amplitude Operators

This paper presents the numerical and experimental analysis of the seakeeping performances of a survey vessel operating in the Caspian Sea. For the numerical analysis we have developed our own code, based on a linear hydro-dynamic strip theory formulation. The irregular waves are modelled by short-term power density spectra JONSWAP, for the spectral parameters significant wave height and peak period corresponding to the Caspian Sea scattering diagram. The experimental study is developed at the towing tank from Naval Architecture Faculty of Galati, using a semi-captive scaled model 1:16 of the survey vessel, made of fibre glass and wood, being recorded the heave, pitch, roll motions and wave elongation. The experimental tests are carried out for two speeds and several significant heading cases: head, follow and beam regular waves. This study delivers the prediction of the survey vessel seakeeping capabilities and the validation of the numerical response amplitude operators by experiment.

Numerical Study on Sea Keeping Performances of Ship by Exact Linear 3-D Potential Method

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. M. Golam Zakaria ◽  
M. S. Baree
Keyword(s):  
Frequency Domain ◽  
Wave Height ◽  
Time Domain ◽  
Domain Analysis ◽  
Potential Method ◽  
Frequency Domain Analysis ◽  
Numerical Calculations ◽  
Irregular Waves ◽  
Linear Potential ◽  
Time Domain Simulation

This paper deals with the numerical calculations of sea-keeping performances of ship in irregular sea condition. Here linear potential theory has been applied for describing the fluid motion and 3-D sink-source technique has been used to determine hydrodynamic forces for surface ship advancing in waves at constant forward speed. Numerical coding based on 3-D potential method has been tested in an extensive manner keeping an eye with the criteria recommended by various ITTC committees [1]. The numerical accuracy of the coding has been examined using some experiment results as well as some other contemporary numerical calculations given by some authors for the case of frequency domain analysis. Taking a typical Panamax Container Vessel and in order to simulate its sea-keeping performances in real sea condition, the frequency domain analysis has been performed. The result is then used for time domain simulation in short crested irregular waves. Unequal frequency spacing has been taken into account to get longer simulation time and also empirical nonlinear roll damping has been taken in the way of time domain simulation. From this time domain simulation, relative wave height has been calculated which could sometimes damage deck equipment as well as posing a risks to personnel in severe sea condition. The effect of speed & wave direction on relative wave height has been considered and finally the numerical results of the maximum and significant values of irregular relative wave heights for these conditions are discussed.

Linear and Nonlinear Hydroelastic Analysis of High-Speed Vessels

1996 ◽  
Vol 40 (02) ◽  
pp. 149-163 ◽  
Author(s):  
MingKang Wu ◽  
Torgeir Moan
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Linear Part ◽  
Simulation Method ◽  
Linear Potential ◽  
Impulse Response Functions ◽  
Strong Nonlinearity ◽  
Nonlinear Part ◽  
Hydrodynamic Damping ◽  
Strip Theory ◽  
Linear And Nonlinear

A linear formulation of ship hydroelasticity is presented. Appropriate body boundary conditions of flexible modes are obtained and the hydroelastic version of high-speed strip theory is established. A nonlinear time-domain simulation method is also presented. The total response is decomposed into linear and nonlinear parts. The linear part is evaluated using appropriate linear potential-flow theory and the nonlinear part comes from the convolution of the impulse response functions of linear ship-fluid system and the nonlinear hydrodynamic forces. Four high-speed vessels with different ship lengths but with similar body plan and internal structural arrangement are used as examples. The calculations of midship bending moments are carried out at different forward speeds and head sea states. The results show that the hydroelastic effect in linear extreme responses is insignificant and that the hydrodynamic damping plays a leading role in the flexible modes when the dynamic amplification of ship hull becomes important. The results also indicate that strong nonlinearity is the most prominent feature of high-speed vessels even in the moderate sea state and must be taken into account. The nonlinear influences are more remarkable in ships at large Froude numbers than in those at small ones, and more important in sagging moment than in hogging moment.

Numerical Simulation of Ship Motions in Regular and Irregular Waves

2019 ◽  
Vol 53 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-106
Author(s):  
Bao-Ji Zhang ◽  
Jie Liu ◽  
Ning Xu ◽  
Lei Niu ◽  
Wen-Xuan She
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Wave Length ◽  
Simulation Method ◽  
Irregular Waves ◽  
Navier Stokes ◽  
Ship Motions ◽  
Vof Model ◽  
Split Operator ◽  
Strip Theory ◽  
Cfd Method

AbstractA numerical simulation method is presented in this study to predict ship resistance and motion responses in regular and irregular waves. The unsteady RANS (Reynolds Average Navier-Stokes) method is selected as the governing equation, and a volume of fluid (VoF) model is used to capture the free surface, combining the k-ε equations. A finite volume method (FVM) is utilized to discretize both the RANS equations and VoF transport equation. The pressure implicit split operator (PISO) method is set as the velocity-pressure coupling equation. The overset mesh technique is utilized to simulate ship motions in waves. A DTMB5415 ship is selected as a case study to predict its pitch and heave responses in regular and irregular waves at different wave length and wave steepness. The ship is free to move in the pitch and heave directions. The CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) results are found to be in good agreement with the strip theory and experimental data. It can be found that the CFD method presented in this study can provide a theoretical basis and technical support for green design and manufacture of ships.

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