scholarly journals A Time-Domain Simulation for Predicting the Downwind Performance of Yachts in Waves

2001 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dougal Harris ◽  
Giles Thomas ◽  
Martin Renilson
Keyword(s):  
Aerodynamic Force ◽  
Wave Force ◽  
Longitudinal Force ◽  
Design Tool ◽  
Resistance Force ◽  
Following Seas ◽  
Model Experiments ◽  
Free Running ◽  
America’S Cup ◽  
Wave Induced

Yachts racing in many of today's high profile races, such as the America's Cup and the Volvo Ocean Race, spend much time sailing downwind in following seas. The development of a method for predicting the performance of yachts sailing downwind in waves would therefore provide a valuable design tool for racing yacht designers. This paper describes the development of a time­domain simulation for predicting the performance of yachts sailing in irregular seas for apparent wind angles between 90 and 180 degrees. The simulation output may be used to either directly compare different designs or augment existing polar plots for the effect of a following sea. The simulation is comprised of three main modules: the wave induced longitudinal force, the resistance force and the sail aerodynamic force. The resistance and wave force modules have been validated through semi-captive model experiments. Results from the complete simulation have been compared with those obtained from free running model experiments. Numerical experiments on a number of hull and rig configurations have been conducted using the simulation. Results are presented with conclusions being drawn on the effect of hull form and environmental conditions on downwind performance.

THE INFLUENCE OF CENTRE BOW LENGTH ON SLAMMING LOADS AND MOTIONS OF LARGE WAVE-PIERCING CATAMARANS

2021 ◽  
Vol 160 (A1) ◽  
Author(s):  
J R Shahraki ◽  
G A Thomas ◽  
M R Davis
Keyword(s):  
Wave Height ◽  
Full Scale ◽  
Bending Moments ◽  
Regular Waves ◽  
Large Wave ◽  
Towing Tank ◽  
Segmented Model ◽  
Model Experiments ◽  
Slamming Load ◽  
Wave Induced

The effect of various centre bow lengths on the motions and wave-induced slamming loads on wave-piercing catamarans is investigated. A 2.5 m hydroelastic segmented model was tested with three different centre bow lengths and towed in regular waves in a towing tank. Measurements were made of the model motions, slam loads and vertical bending moments in the model demi-hulls. The model experiments were carried out for a test condition equivalent to a wave height of 2.68 m and a speed of 20 knots at full scale. Bow accelerations and vertical bending moments due to slamming showed significant changes with the change in centre bow, the longest centre bow having the highest wave-induced loads and accelerations. The increased volume of displaced water which is constrained beneath the bow archways is identified as the reason for this increase in the slamming load. In contrast it was found that the length of centre bow has a relatively small effect on the heave and pitch motions in slamming conditions.

Experimental Research on the Surf-Riding Region for High Speed Vessels

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Atsuo Maki ◽  
Yoshiki Miyauchi
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Research ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Safety Assessment ◽  
Estimation Methods ◽  
Model Experiments ◽  
Size Limitation ◽  
Analytical Estimation ◽  
Free Running ◽  
Surface Combatant ◽  
Surf Riding

It is well known that surf-riding phenomenon is the prerequisite of the broaching-to in following and quartering conditions. For the safety assessment of the fast vessel such as surface combatant sand patrol crafts, the estimation of the surf-riding condition is important. Therefore, so far several experimental efforts have been made. However, in these previous researches, the free running model experiments in high speed region, i.e.up to Froude number of 0.6 or 0.7, have not been conducted because of tank size limitation. As shown in this paper, there are occurrence and disappearance boundaries of surf-riding in lower and faster region, respectively. In our study, free running model experiments are carried out in high speed region, and then both boundaries are experimentally obtained. By using obtained results, the analytical estimation methods proposed by the authors can be well validated. Furthermore, the free running model experiments in irregular seas are also conducted. Then, surf-riding phenomenon in irregular seas is also discussed.

Hydrodynamic Aspects on Vulnerability Criteria for Surf-Riding of Ships

2014 ◽  
Vol 66 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuto Ito ◽  
Naoya Umeda ◽  
Hisako Kubo
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Formula ◽  
Global Bifurcation ◽  
Quantitative Agreement ◽  
Hydrodynamic Theory ◽  
Safety Level ◽  
Slender Body Theory ◽  
Model Experiments ◽  
Intact Stability ◽  
Surf Riding ◽  
Wave Induced

For developing the International Maritime Organization (IMO) second-generation intact stability criteria regarding broaching, draft vulnerability criteria for surf-riding were agreed at the IMO in 2012. This paper describes their hydrodynamic backgrounds with captive model experiments for seven ships, a hydrodynamic theory and a random process theory. In the first level vulnerability criteria, a ship is required to reduce her Froude number of less than 0.3 in case of severe following waves. For predicting the surf-riding threshold in a global bifurcation theory, it is necessary to precisely estimate wave-induced surge force. Thus, the authors execute captive model experiments for three ships in model basins. As a result, we confirmed that the Froude-Krylov calculation overestimates the amplitude of wave-induced surge force so that an empirical formula for regulatory application is presented. For investigating the reason of this discrepancy, a slender body theory assuming low encounter frequency is applied to the situation where a ship runs with a wave. This theory suggests that change of wave-making resistance due to incident wave could reduce the amplitude of the wave-induced surge force and quantitative agreement with model experiment requires the use of CFD or an empirical formula. Thus, the authors can recommend the use of experimental correction formula for the vulnerability criteria. Based on sample calculation results of surf-riding probability of six ships in the North Atlantic, the safety level to be required in the criteria is proposed.

Numerical Simulation and Experimental Validation on the Surf-Riding and Broaching of a Fishing Vessel

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liwei Yu ◽  
Ning Ma ◽  
Sheming Fan ◽  
Peiyuan Feng ◽  
Xiechong Gu
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Numerical Simulations ◽  
Model Test ◽  
Periodic Motion ◽  
Following Seas ◽  
Weakly Nonlinear ◽  
Model Experiments ◽  
Time Histories ◽  
Wave Heights ◽  
Surf Riding

Model experiments and numerical simulations on the surf-riding and broaching in following seas of a 42.5m long purse seiner are conducted. Firstly, the free running model experiments with various ship speeds and wave heights are performed in the towing tank to reproduce the phenomena of surf-riding and broaching. Then, the 6-DOF weakly nonlinear unified model is applied to simulate the motions of the purse seiner with the same cases as the model experiments. Through the comparison between results of model test and numerical simulation, the occurrence conditions of periodic motion, surf-riding and broaching are roughly determined. Finally, it is found that although it is difficult for the numerical simulations to get the same time histories as model tests, the modes of motion (periodic motion, surf-riding or broaching) obtained from the numerical simulations agree well qualitatively and quantitatively in part with the model test results.

Low Frequency Wave Forces and Wave Induced Motions of a FPSO in Shallow Water

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Longfei Xiao ◽  
Jianmin Yang ◽  
Zhiqiang Hu
Keyword(s):  
Shallow Water ◽  
Wave Spectrum ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Wave Force ◽  
Wave Forces ◽  
Frequency Wave ◽  
Wave Basin ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The One ◽  
Wave Induced

The low frequency (LF) response of a soft yoke moored 160kDWT FPSO in shallow water is investigated by conducting frequency domain computations and wave basin model tests. An incident wave with Hs = 4.1m and Tp = 8.9s is applied. An obvious LF part appears in the measured wave spectrum at water depth of 16.7m. As a result, the 1st order LF wave force exists and is much larger than the 2nd one. The difference of the spectrums is about one hundred times. The LF wave drift force increases enormously. Consequently, much larger resonant surge response is induced. The LF surge amplitude at h = 16.7m is about 7 times the one at h = 29.0m and 9 times the one in deep water, although the 2nd order response changes a little. Therefore, in very shallow water, LF part of incident waves should be taken into account carefully and LF wave forces and wave induced motions will be very serious.

Structural Fatigue Assessment of Offshore Platform Considering the Effect of Nonlinear Drag Force

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Weichen Ding ◽  
Liang Pang
Keyword(s):  
Fatigue Life ◽  
Frequency Domain ◽  
Drag Force ◽  
Time Domain ◽  
Nonlinear Effect ◽  
Nonlinear Term ◽  
Wave Force ◽  
Morison Equation ◽  
Nonlinear Form ◽  
Wave Induced

Fatigue assessment for jacket platforms is an indispensable practical issue. Because of the small-scale leg diameter, these structures are often drag dominated and wave-induced force in these structures can be tackled by using either linear or nonlinear form of Spectral Morison Equation. However, it is really complicated and difficult to incorporate nonlinear form of the Morison Equation to acquire the spectral density of the wave force, which is an important step of fatigue estimation. In this paper, in order to estimate the influence of nonlinear effect in wave force, fatigue assessments containing nonlinear effect for the fixed offshore structure are presented. Firstly, shallow-water jacket model locating at a water depth of 20 m is established and involved in calculation. Besides, for the sake of validating the effectiveness of the nonlinear term, the linear and nonlinear form of wave-induced force spectral densities are calculated by the Morison Equation in frequency domain. Secondly, the fatigue life of the jacket platform is assessed in time domain, where time-history of wave force can be obtained by transforming the linear or nonlinear wave force spectral densities from frequency domain to time domain. After the contrast of acquired fatigue life, the comparative results can indicate that the nonlinear drag force contributes a 14% fatigue damage to the total and the influences of the nonlinear term cannot be ignored for the jacket model.

scholarly journals WAVE FORCES ON PILES OF VARIABLE DIAMETER

1982 ◽  
Vol 1 (18) ◽  
pp. 108
Author(s):  
Bernard LeMehaute ◽  
James Walker ◽  
John Headland ◽  
John Wang
Keyword(s):  
Wave Field ◽  
Intertidal Zone ◽  
Wave Theory ◽  
Wave Force ◽  
Wave Forces ◽  
Linear Wave ◽  
Inertial Effects ◽  
Linear Wave Theory ◽  
Variable Diameter ◽  
Wave Induced

A method of calculating nonlinear wave induced forces and moments on piles of variable diameter is presented. The method is based on the Morrison equation and the linear wave theory with correction parameters to account for convective inertial effects in the wave field. These corrections are based on the stream function wave theory by Dean (1974). The method permits one to take into account the added wave force due to marine growth in the intertidal zone or due to a protective jacket, and can also be used to calculate forces on braces and an array of piles.

scholarly journals Investigation on Maneuverability of a POD Propulsion Ship by Free-Running Model Experiments

2020 ◽  
Vol 143 (0) ◽  
pp. 48-56
Author(s):  
Daisuke TERADA ◽  
Yasuo YOSHIMURA ◽  
Motohisa ABE ◽  
Hironao TAKAHASHI
Keyword(s):  
Model Experiments ◽  
Free Running

The Influences of Centre Bow Length on Slamming Loads and Motions of Large Wave-Piercing Catamarans

2018 ◽  
Vol Vol 160 (A1) ◽  
Author(s):  
J R Shahraki ◽  
G A Thomas ◽  
M R Davis
Keyword(s):  
Wave Height ◽  
Full Scale ◽  
Bending Moments ◽  
Regular Waves ◽  
Large Wave ◽  
Towing Tank ◽  
Segmented Model ◽  
Model Experiments ◽  
Slamming Load ◽  
Wave Induced

The effect of various centre bow lengths on the motions and wave-induced slamming loads on wave-piercing catamarans is investigated. A 2.5 m hydroelastic segmented model was tested with three different centre bow lengths and towed in regular waves in a towing tank. Measurements were made of the model motions, slam loads and vertical bending moments in the model demi-hulls. The model experiments were carried out for a test condition equivalent to a wave height of 2.68 m and a speed of 20 knots at full scale. Bow accelerations and vertical bending moments due to slamming showed significant changes with the change in centre bow, the longest centre bow having the highest wave-induced loads and accelerations. The increased volume of displaced water which is constrained beneath the bow archways is identified as the reason for this increase in the slamming load. In contrast it was found that the length of centre bow has a relatively small effect on the heave and pitch motions in slamming conditions.

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