Bristol Harbor Group Engineering & Design
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
CFD resistance and powering studies for hull optimisation of barges, tugs, towboats and ATB units.
Description
BHGI uses Orca Marine's CFD software to estimate calm-water hull performance and run resistance studies on hulls of all forms, helping optimise hull geometry for fuel economy. CFD has been applied to comparative studies of barges, tugs, towboats and ATB units to improve flow characteristics and reduce resistance.
Key features
- Calm-water resistance studies
- Hull geometry optimisation for fuel economy
- Comparative studies of hull alternatives
- Early-stage powering predictions to confirm design speed
- Definition of heave, pitch and trim
- Wake profile visualisation without model basin testing
Applications
Hull form development and powering checks for barges, tugs, towboats and ATB units.
Specifications
| Software | Orca Marine Simerics CFD |
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