Specific Applications of FLUENT in Naval Hydrodynamics

摘要

The aim of the Computational Fluid Dynamics division is to develop and implementvarious mathematical models and related codes in support of experimental work and research in the field of naval hydrodynamics. Main fields of research are Ship Resistance and Propulsion and Ship Maneouvrability. Study aspects are: detailed flow around the hull, free surface evaluation, and fin and propeller performance. Two types of codes are used to compute flow: panel method codes based on the potential flow theory and RANS codes such as FLUENT. 3D RANS calculations in conjunction with panel methods are applied on a regular basis in the field of naval hydrodynamics.