The Shearer Group Engineering & Design
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
CFD resistance and hull performance studies for barges, tugs, towboats and ATB units, aimed at optimizing hull form for fuel economy.
Description
CFD analysis using Orca Marine's software to estimate hull performance in calm water and run resistance studies on hulls of all forms, with the aim of optimizing hull form for fuel economy. Comparative studies have been carried out on barges, tugs, towboats and ATB units.
Applications
- Early-stage powering prediction to confirm design speed
- Definition of heave, pitch and trim
- Visualization of the wake profile without model basin tests
- Comparative resistance studies between hull forms
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