scholarly journals Three-dimensional free-surface flow over arbitrary bottom topography

2018 ◽  
Vol 846 ◽  
pp. 166-189 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicholas R. Buttle ◽  
Ravindra Pethiyagoda ◽  
Timothy J. Moroney ◽  
Scott W. McCue
Keyword(s):  
Free Surface ◽  
Numerical Solutions ◽  
Bottom Topography ◽  
Free Surface Flow ◽  
Surface Flow ◽  
Boundary Integral ◽  
Boundary Integral Method ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Computational Time ◽  
Algebraic Equations

We consider steady nonlinear free surface flow past an arbitrary bottom topography in three dimensions, concentrating on the shape of the wave pattern that forms on the surface of the fluid. Assuming ideal fluid flow, the problem is formulated using a boundary integral method and discretised to produce a nonlinear system of algebraic equations. The Jacobian of this system is dense due to integrals being evaluated over the entire free surface. To overcome the computational difficulty and large memory requirements, a Jacobian-free Newton–Krylov (JFNK) method is utilised. Using a block-banded approximation of the Jacobian from the linearised system as a preconditioner for the JFNK scheme, we find significant reductions in computational time and memory required for generating numerical solutions. These improvements also allow for a larger number of mesh points over the free surface and the bottom topography. We present a range of numerical solutions for both subcritical and supercritical regimes, and for a variety of bottom configurations. We discuss nonlinear features of the wave patterns as well as their relationship to ship wakes.

scholarly journals Smoothly attaching bow flows with constant vorticity

2001 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
pp. 354-371
Author(s):  
S. W. McCue ◽  
L. K. Forbes
Keyword(s):  
Free Surface ◽  
Numerical Solutions ◽  
Finite Depth ◽  
Surface Flow ◽  
Boundary Integral ◽  
The Body ◽  
Boundary Integral Method ◽  
Front Face ◽  
Infinite Body ◽  
Constant Vorticity

AbstractThe free surface flow of a finite depth fluid past a semi-infinite body is considered. The fluid is assumed to have constant vorticity throughout and the free surface is assumed to attach smoothly to the front face of the body. Numerical solutions are found using a boundary integral method in the physical plane and it is shown that solutions exist for all supercritical Froude numbers. The related problem of the cusp-like flow due to a submerged sink in a comer is also considered. Vorticity is included in the flow and it is shown that the behaviour of the solutions is qualitatively the same as that found in the problem described above.

Numerical calculations of the free-surface flow under a sluice gate

1997 ◽  
Vol 330 ◽  
pp. 339-347 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.-M. VANDEN-BROECK
Keyword(s):  
Integral Equation ◽  
Free Surface ◽  
Large Amplitude ◽  
Numerical Solutions ◽  
Free Surface Flow ◽  
Radiation Condition ◽  
Surface Flow ◽  
Boundary Integral ◽  
Sluice Gate ◽  
The Waves

The free-surface flow under a sluice gate is considered. The fluid is assumed to be inviscid and incompressible. The problem is solved numerically by using a boundary integral equation technique. Accurate numerical solutions are obtained when the intersection of the upstream free surface with the gate is a stagnation point. It is shown that the radiation condition is not satisfied far upstream and that there is a train of waves on the upstream free surface. For large values of the downstream Froude number F, the amplitude of the waves is so small that the upstream free surface is essentially flat. However for small values of F, the waves are of large amplitude. They ultimately approach the Stokes' limiting configuration with an angle of 120° at their crest as F is decreased.

scholarly journals Stern waves with vorticity

2002 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 321-332 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. Kang ◽  
J.-M. Vanden-Broeck
Keyword(s):  
Integral Equation ◽  
Numerical Solutions ◽  
Free Surface Flow ◽  
Integral Equation Method ◽  
Surface Flow ◽  
Boundary Integral ◽  
Analytical Relation ◽  
Far Field ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
The Waves

AbstractSteady two-dimensional free surface flow past a semi-infinite flat plate is considered. The vorticity in the flow is assumed to be constant. For large values of the Froude number F, an analytical relation between F, the vorticity parameter ω and the steepness s of the waves in the far field is derived. In addition numerical solutions are calculated by a boundary integral equation method.

Generalized vortex methods for free-surface flow problems

1982 ◽  
Vol 123 ◽  
pp. 477-501 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gregory R. Baker ◽  
Daniel I. Meiron ◽  
Steven A. Orszag
Keyword(s):  
Water Waves ◽  
Evolution Equations ◽  
Bottom Topography ◽  
Free Surface Flow ◽  
Surface Flow ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Fredholm Integral Equations ◽  
Free Surfaces ◽  
Flow Problems ◽  
Dipole Vortex

The motion of free surfaces in incompressible, irrotational, inviscid layered flows is studied by evolution equations for the position of the free surfaces and appropriate dipole (vortex) and source strengths. The resulting Fredholm integral equations of the second kind may be solved efficiently in both storage and work by iteration in both two and three dimensions. Applications to breaking water waves over finite-bottom topography and interacting triads of surface and interfacial waves are given.

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