AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF SHIP MOTIONS DURING REPLENISHMENT AT SEA OPERATIONS BETWEEN A SUPPLY VESSEL AND A LANDING HELICOPTER DOCK

2021 ◽  
Vol 160 (A2) ◽  
Author(s):  
J Mathew ◽  
D Sgarioto ◽  
J Duffy ◽  
G Macfarlane ◽  
S Denehy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Water Depth ◽  
Research Program ◽  
Hydrodynamic Interactions ◽  
Scale Model ◽  
Ship Motions ◽  
Intermediate Water ◽  
Large Ship ◽  
Future Work ◽  
Replenishment At Sea

Hydrodynamic interactions during Replenishment at Sea (RAS) operations can lead to large ship motions and make it difficult for vessels to maintain station during the operation. A research program has been established which aims to validate numerical seakeeping tools to enable the development of enhanced operator guidance for RAS. This paper presents analysis of the first phase of scale model experiments and focuses on the influence that both the lateral and longitudinal separations between two vessels have on the interactions during RAS. The experiments are conducted in regular head seas on a Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) and a Supply Vessel (SV) in intermediate water depth. The SV is shorter than the LHD by approximately 17%, but due to its larger block coefficient, it displaces almost 16% more than the LHD. Generally, the motions of the SV were larger than the LHD. It was found that hydrodynamic interactions can lead to large SV roll motions in head seas. Directions for future work are provided.

An Experimental Study of Ship Motions During Replenishment at Sea Operations Between a Supply Vessel and a Landing Helicopter Dock

2018 ◽  
Vol Vol 160 (A2) ◽  
Author(s):  
J Mathew ◽  
D Sgarioto ◽  
J Duffy ◽  
G Macfarlane ◽  
S Denehy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Water Depth ◽  
Research Program ◽  
Hydrodynamic Interactions ◽  
Scale Model ◽  
Ship Motions ◽  
Intermediate Water ◽  
Large Ship ◽  
Future Work ◽  
Replenishment At Sea

Hydrodynamic interactions during Replenishment at Sea (RAS) operations can lead to large ship motions and make it difficult for vessels to maintain station during the operation. A research program has been established which aims to validate numerical seakeeping tools to enable the development of enhanced operator guidance for RAS. This paper presents analysis of the first phase of scale model experiments and focuses on the influence that both the lateral and longitudinal separations between two vessels have on the interactions during RAS. The experiments are conducted in regular head seas on a Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) and a Supply Vessel (SV) in intermediate water depth. The SV is shorter than the LHD by approximately 17%, but due to its larger block coefficient, it displaces almost 16% more than the LHD. Generally, the motions of the SV were larger than the LHD. It was found that hydrodynamic interactions can lead to large SV roll motions in head seas. Directions for future work are provided.

SHIP MOTIONS DURING REPLENISHMENT AT SEA OPERATIONS IN HEAD SEAS

2021 ◽  
Vol 152 (A4) ◽  
Author(s):  
G Thomas ◽  
T Turner ◽  
T Andrewartha ◽  
B Morris
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Green Function ◽  
Prediction Method ◽  
Ship Motion ◽  
Motion Prediction ◽  
Ship Motions ◽  
Forward Speed ◽  
Theoretical Predictions ◽  
Relative Separation ◽  
Replenishment At Sea

During replenishment at sea operations the interaction between the two vessels travelling side by side can cause significant motions in the smaller vessel and affect the relative separation between their replenishment points. A study into these motions has been conducted including theoretical predictions and model experiments. The model tests investigated the influence of supply ship displacement and longitudinal separation on the ships’ motions. The data obtained from the experimental study has been used to validate a theoretical ship motion prediction method based on a 3-D zero-speed Green function with a forward speed correction in the frequency domain. The results were also used to estimate the expected extreme roll angle of the receiving vessel, and the relative motion between the vessels, during replenishment at sea operations in a typical irregular seaway. A significant increase in the frigate’s roll response was found to occur with an increase of the supply ship displacement, whilst a reduction in motion for the receiving vessel resulted from an increase in longitudinal separation between the vessels. It is proposed that to determine the optimal vessel separation it is vital that the motions of the vessels are not considered in isolation and all motions need to be considered for both vessels simultaneously.

Dynamic Behavior of Submarine Pipelines Under Laying Operation

1982 ◽  
Vol 104 (4) ◽  
pp. 313-318 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Suzuki ◽  
N. Jingu
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Dynamic Behavior ◽  
Water Depth ◽  
Forced Oscillation ◽  
Bending Moment ◽  
Scale Model ◽  
Regular Waves ◽  
Wave Response ◽  
Dynamic Bending

Theoretical and experimental study on dynamic behavior of submarine pipelines under laying operation with articulated stingers is described in this paper. Wave response tests in regular waves and forced oscillation tests in still water were conducted using the 1/20 scale model of 406.4 mm o.d. (16 in. o.d.) pipeline laid in 150 m (500 ft) water depth. The results show that: 1) the maximum dynamic bending moment of pipeline MDmax occur at a stinger roller, 2) dynamic bending moment of pipelines MD at shorter periods are larger than those at longer periods, 3) the values of MD in an over-bend region depend highly upon stinger motion, 4) those of MD in a sag-bend region are less than MD max in an over-bend region, 5) the values of MD/HMY increase as the stinger volume increases and that 6) stinger motion at shorter periods are different from those at longer periods.

An Experimental Study of Shallow Water Wave Statistics on Mild Bed Slopes

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vasiliki Katsardi ◽  
Chris Swan
Keyword(s):  
Water Depth ◽  
Measured Data ◽  
Intermediate Water ◽  
Statistical Distributions ◽  
Spectral Bandwidth ◽  
Peak Period ◽  
Wave Statistics ◽  
Wave Heights ◽  
Bed Slope ◽  
Water Depths

This paper describes a new series of laboratory observations, undertaken in a purpose built wave flume, in which a number of scaled simulations of realistic ocean spectra were allowed to evolve over a range of mild bed slopes. The purpose of the study was to examine the distribution of wave heights and its dependence on the local water depth, d, the local bed slope, m, and the nature of the input spectrum; the latter considering variations in the spectral peak period, Tp, the spectral bandwidth and the wave steepness. The results of the study show that for mild bed slopes the statistical distributions of wave heights are effectively independent of both the bed slope and the spectral bandwidth. However, the peak period plays a very significant role in the sense that it alters the effective water depth. Following detailed comparisons with the measured data, the statistical distributions for wave heights in relatively deep water are found to be in reasonable agreement with the Forristall [1] and Glukhovskii [2] distributions. For intermediate water depths, the Battjes & Groenendijk [3] distribution works very well. However, for the shallowest water depths none of the existing distributions provides good agreement with the measured data; all leading to an over-estimate of the largest wave heights.

Validation of Wave Propagation in Numerical Wave Tanks

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tim Bunnik ◽  
Rene´ Huijsmans
Keyword(s):  
Shallow Water ◽  
Model Test ◽  
Water Depth ◽  
Linear Potential ◽  
Intermediate Water ◽  
Numerical Wave Tank ◽  
Wave Tank ◽  
Type Wave ◽  
Wave Generator ◽  
Numerical Wave

During the last few years there has been a strong growth in the availability and capabilities of numerical wave tanks. In order to assess the accuracy of such methods, a validation study was carried out. The study focuses on two types of numerical wave tanks: 1. A numerical wave tank based a non-linear potential flow algorithm. 2. A numerical wave tank based on a Volume of Fluid algorithm. The first algorithm uses a structured grid with triangular elements and a surface tracking technique. The second algorithm uses a structured, Cartesian grid and a surface capturing technique. Validation material is available by means of waves measured at multiple locations in two different model test basins. The first method is capable of generating waves up to the break limit. Wave absorption is therefore modeled by means of a numerical beach and not by mean of the parabolic beach that is used in the model basin. The second method is capable of modeling wave breaking. Therefore, the parabolic beach in the model test basin can be modeled and has also been included. Energy dissipation therefore takes place according to physics which are more related to the situation in the model test basin. Three types of waves are generated in the model test basin and in the numerical wave tanks. All these waves are generated on basin scale. The following waves are considered: 1. A scaled 100-year North-Sea wave (Hs = 0.24 meters, Tp = 2.0 seconds) in deep water (5 meters). 2. A scaled operational wave (Hs = 0.086 meters, Tp = 1.69 seconds) at intermediate water depth (0.86 meters) generated by a flap-type wave generator. 3. A scaled operational wave (Hs = 0.046 meters, Tp = 1.2 seconds) in shallow water (0.35 meters) generated by a piston-type wave generator. The waves are generated by means of a flap or piston-type wave generator. The motions of the wave generator in the simulations (either rotational or translational) are identical to the motions in the model test basin. Furthermore, in the simulations with intermediate water depth, the non-flat contour of the basin bottom (ramp) is accurately modeled. A comparison is made between the measured and computed wave elevation at several locations in the basin. The comparison focuses on: 1. Reflection characteristics of the model test basin and the numerical wave tanks. 2. The accuracy in the prediction of steep waves. 3. Second order effects like set-down in intermediate and shallow water depth. Furthermore, a convergence study is presented to check the grid independence of the wave tank predictions.

scholarly journals THE EFFECT OF WAVE DIRECTION ON SHIP MOTIONS IN A HARBOUR ENTRANCE CHANNEL - MODEL STUDY APPROACH

1984 ◽  
Vol 1 (19) ◽  
pp. 217
Author(s):  
A.C. Van Wyk ◽  
J.A. Zwamborn
Keyword(s):  
Channel Model ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Scale Model ◽  
Ship Motions ◽  
Wave Direction ◽  
Extreme Wave ◽  
Essential Requirement ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Model Study ◽  
Bulk Carriers

Basic knowledge of a ship's vertical motions in waves of different angles of approach is an essential requirement in the formulation of allowance criteria on which to base harbour accessibility under extreme wave conditions. A comprehensive series of scale model tests are being undertaken to establish minimum underkeel clearance for given channel depths and sea states using two models representing typical 150 000 and 270 000 dwt bulk carriers.

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