Discussion of Grid Generation for Catamaran Resistance Calculation

In order to get some useful parameters for grid generation of catamaran, the CFD software FLUENT is used to investigate the main effects of grid generation on flow field calculation. The influences of some elements are investigated with a series of calculations in the present paper, and some alteratives are proposed. The proposed alteratives based on the analysis of the effects are used for a catamaran resistance calculation, comparisons of the calculated results with experimental data show good agreement. It shows that the research result of this paver is useful for the numerical calculation of catamaran.

Overlapping Grid Technique for Numerical Simulation of a Fast-Cruising Catamaran Fitted with Active T-Foils

In marine engineering,appendages such as fin stabilizers and/or T-foils are made to rotate and to reduce the motion of ships.Research on the hydrodynamics of ships fitted with active appendages has significantly improved the design and control of such ships.However,most studies focus on fixed rather than rotating appendages,thereby ignoring the hydrodynamic unsteadiness of active appendages.To enhance the reliability and precision of the numerical simulations,we propose the use of overlapping grids for simulating advanced catamarans fitted with a pair of rotating T-foils under each bow.The fundamental purpose of the overlapping grid technique is to realize information exchange via regional overlap sharing in each subdomain of the computing domain,instead of using the method of boundary sharing,thus greatly alleviating the difficulty of generating the subdomain grid;moreover,the technique guarantees the quality of the subdomain grid.Within the main computational domain,a subdomain was allocated to accommodate the T-foil.Overlapping meshes near the interface between the two domains enable information flow during the simulation;the overlapping grids are updated at every iteration step because the subdomain rotates.The instantaneous trim and sinkage responses of the catamaran to the T-foil rotation were reproduced.From the moment the active T-foil stopped moving,there was no change in the ship’s sailing attitude,indicating that the response was in real time.By comparing with EFD data,the numerical results showed reasonable agreement,indicating the feasibility and effectiveness of the technique in simulating the hydrodynamics of ships fitted with active appendages.

Analysis of structural dynamic characteristics of a high speed light special catamaran

In this paper,structural dynamic characteristics of a high-speed light special catamaran-wave piercing catamaran are analyzed using the FEA software MSC-NASTRAN. The dynamic reduction method is introduced to eliminate the local vibration modes in order to obtain the whole ship＇s mode shapes. In the post-processor, a lot of accessorial methods are adopted to eliminate the local vibrations, so that the whole ship＇s mode shapes can be identified. The modal analysis indicates that the dynamic reduction method fits for mode shapes identifying. In the end,the test results of a catamaran named Frederick G. Greed are used for reference to validate the obtained results. The comparison process shows that the results are credible. A special mode shape, which is quite different with that of conventional monohull ship, is also pointed out. The obtained results provide a valuable reference for the coming computation of catamaran＇s vihration characteristics.

Numerical Analysis of the RAP Characteristics of a Catamaran Vessel for Niger Delta Pliability

A proper characterization of catamarans performance in relation to demi-hull separation ratio (Sc/L) is imperative for optimal design and applications. Resistance, propulsion and good sea-keeping characteristics for various demi-hull separation ratios at different operating conditions are prime considerations. This work evaluates the Resistance and Propulsion (RAP) characteristics of a 72 m long catamaran for various values of Sc/L (0.3, 0.4 and 0.5). Both physical models and numerical methods are implemented for the analysis. The analysis shows that the frictional resistance (RF) of catamaran is parabolic and slightly higher than those of monohulls. However, catamarans have superior sea-keeping performance. The RF of catamaran dominates the total resistance (RT) at low speeds;however, at high Froude number (Fn > 0.25), wave-making resistance (Rw) becomes dominant, especially during humps. Consequently, the RT-curve and the effective power PE-curve oscillate in rhythm with the Rw-curve as the velocity increases. Again, the effect of residuary resistance interference due to demi-hulls separation ratio is marginal, except during humps. Also, four speed-regimes are identified such as: 1) Low-speed (Fn st hump (0.23 nd hump, high-speed (Fn > 0.60). The catamaran PE for Fn > 0.6 is very high and uneconomical. Therefore, for optimal performance, catamarans should have service speed limits not exceeding Fn = 0.6.

Wave Resistance Study of Wave piercing Catamarans

Present paper researches the theoretical method for calculating the wave resistance of wave piercing catamarans.As an example the wave resistance of a wave piercing csatamaran is calculated.The comparison among the theoretical calculation results,the model test results and the diagram evaluation results shows the efficiency of present theoretical method.At last the dependence wave resistance of wave piercing catamarans on some parameters is investigated based on the theoretical method.

Study on the Form Factor Estimation Method of High-Speed Catamaran with Asymmetrical Hulls

The method used to estimate the form factor of low-speed vessel will cause a large error when estimating the form factor of high-speed catamaran because of the interference effects. A method based on computational fluid dynamics( CFD) method is proposed to estimate the form factor of high-speed catamaran with asymmetrical hulls. This paper focused on a 2000-toners catamaran with asymmetrical hulls to compare the difference between normal method and CFD method. The resistance of this catamaran is calculated by the CFD method,and it was compared to the model test data to verify the validity of this method. The form factors calculated by CFD method are very different from the results calculated by Prohaska method in high speed area.Thus,the method used to estimate the form factor of low-speed vessel is not applicative for high-speed catamaran. It is more accurate and efficient when using the CFD method to estimate the form factor of high-speed catamaran with asymmetrical hulls.

Fuzzy robust attitude controller design for hydrofoil catamaran

A robust attitude controller for hydrofoil catamaran throughout its operating envelope is proposed, based on Tagaki-Sugeno (T-S) fuzzy model. Firstly, T-S fuzzy model and robust attitude control strategy for hydrofoil catamaran is presented by use of linear matrix inequality (LMI) techniques. Secondly, a nonlinear mathematical model of hydrofoil catamaran is established, acting as the platform for further researches. The specialty in interpolation of T-S fuzzy model guarantees that feedback gain can be obtained smoothly, while boat's speed is shifting over the operating envelope. The external disturbances are also attenuated to achieve H ∞ control performance, meanwhile. Finally, based on such a boat, HC200B-A1, simulation researches demonstrate the design procedures and the effectiveness of fuzzy robust attitude controller.

Motion Responses Analysis for Tidal Current Energy Platform: QuadSpar and Catamaran Types

ωOne approach to support floating tidal current turbines is by using a moored catamaran, a barge type platform.Considering its low draft, one might expect that it performs best at typical straits with sea states of small wavelets to small waves. The problem is that the high rotational motion responses of the catamaran due to wave loads tend to reduce the turbine performance. This paper looks for a possibility to deteriorate these rotational responses by introducing a platform with four buoyant legs referred to as a quad-spar considering its good stability performance.The platforms are moored by four catenary cables as their mooring system. The motion response modeling was undertaken by Computational Fluid Dynamic(CFD) simulation based on three-dimensional potential flow theory.Considering sea states of straits with typical tidal current energy potentials, the environmental load was set on random wave with the significant wave height, Hs, of about 0.09 to 1.5 m and the wave period, T, of about 1.5 to 6 s corresponding to the wave frequency,, of about 1.1 to 4.2 rad/s. This study found that lower motion responses can be satisfied by the quad-spar, in which its yaw, roll and pitch responses are on average about 5%, 44%, and 38%,respectively, compared to those of the catamaran. This result indicates that the quad-spar is more effective in reducing rotational motion responses needed to keep a high performance of the tidal current energy system.

Numerical and Experimental Investigation of the Aero-Hydrodynamic Effect on the Behavior of a High-Speed Catamaran in Calm Water

In this paper,the effect of water and air fluids on the behavior of a planing catamaran in calm water was studied separately in calm water by using experimental and numerical methods.Experiments were conducted in a towing tank over the Froude number range of 0.49–2.9 with two degrees of freedom.The model vessel displacement of 5.3 kg was implemented in experimental tests.Craft behavior was evaluated at the displacements of 5.3,4.6,and 4 kg by using the numerical method.The numerical simulation results for the hull’s resistance force were validated with similar experimental data.The fluid volume model was applied to simulate two-phase flow.The SST k-ωturbulence model was used to investigate the effect of turbulence on the catamaran.The results showed that in the planing mode,the contribution of air to pressure resistance increased by 55%,40%,and 60%at the mentioned displacements,whereas the contribution of air to friction resistance was less than 15%on average.The contribution of the air to the total lift force at the abovementioned displacements exceeded 70%,60%,and 50%in the planing mode but was less than 10%in the displacement mode.At the displacements of 5.3 and 4 kg,the area under the effect of maximum pressure moved around the center of gravity and caused porpoising longitudinal instability at the Froude numbers of 2.9 and 2.4,respectively.However,at the displacement of 4.6 kg,this effect did not occur,and the vessel maintained its stability.

The Failure of Fast Ferry Catamaran Operations in New Zealand and Hawaii

Fast ferry catamarans have been in use for several decades. They possess the advantage of overcoming one of the major deficiencies of water transportation: low speed. Although their operation has spread throughout different parts of the world, an overall analysis of the implementation and failures of this technology remains underdeveloped in the transport literature. This paper presents and compares two unsuccessful experiences of the use of fast ferry catamarans in New Zealand and Hawaii. Although both attempts possess major differences in terms of their contexts, particularly regarding competition, regulatory and environmental issues, some of the common lessons learned from both experiences can significantly contribute to a better understanding of this water transport technology and the challenges involved in its operation.

内河大型双体客船波浪载荷试验及仿真预报

针对某内河大型双体客船,开展波浪载荷的模型试验和仿真预报研究。建立双体船波浪载荷预报的水动力仿真分析模型,获得双体船的垂荡、横摇、纵摇等运动响应特性,以及剪力、弯矩、转矩等波浪载荷沿船长方向的分布特征,研究航速对波浪载荷的影响规律。设计加工双体船缩尺模型,开展了波浪不同波长和浪向角下的载荷试验研究,并将仿真结果、试验结果进行比较,吻合较好。

高速槽道双体艇船型设计与阻力性能评估

[目的]槽道双体艇是一种中部贯通含有两个滑行片体的特殊滑行艇船型,中部槽道受到气旋抬升作用能使艇体脱离水面达到更高的航速,具有良好的快速性,同时在高速航行时能很快进入稳定状态。针对高速槽道双体艇的艇型参数化设计与阻力性能评估对于高性能船舶的船型开发与设计具有重要意义。[方法]采用clamped B样条曲线定义槽道双体艇的主要型线进行艇体船型参数化构型,并通过STAR-CCM+软件设置多船型方案对比,研究双体艇槽道尺寸和斜升角大小对艇体阻力性能的影响。[结果]得到比初始设计船型阻力降低17.3%的优选船型方案。[结论]与同尺度同排水量单体滑行艇对比,结果证明,在中高速工况下,本文所研究的高速槽道双体艇具有更加优良的航行性能。

槽道型无人双体船操纵性预报研究

路径规划是无人艇实现自主航行的关键技术之一,良好的路径规划方法对无人艇的智能化发展具有重要意义。而在已有的路径规划研究中,并未考虑无人艇的操纵性能。为了使规划的路径具有较短的航行时间、路径长度以及较优的路径跟踪能力,需将无人艇自身的操纵性能与路径规划算法相融合。为精确地预测船舶的操纵性能,本文以槽道型无人双体船为研究对象,通过CFD技术开展斜航、纯横荡和纯艏摇三种平面运动机构仿真试验,使用不同水动力模型对仿真结果进行拟合,计算得到相应的水动力导数。同时采用MMG模型,建立船舶操纵运动数学模型,模拟无人双体船的回转运动和Z形运动,分析不同水动力模型对仿真结果的影响,并实现无人双体船的操纵性预报。

新型双体无人测量艇静水阻力性能预报与航态优化

为得到一艘新型双体无人测量艇的阻力性能和经济航态,分别利用模型试验、经验公式和计算流体力学(CFD)方法对该艇进行阻力预报和阻力成分分析.运用CFD方法进一步探究工作航速下船体的不同重心纵向位置对船体阻力、纵倾和船周波形的影响,还为多波束声学设备选取了合适的船体安装位置.结果表明,CFD方法能精确完整地预报双体测量艇从低航速排水到高航速滑行的航态变化和阻力特性,而经验公式法主要适用于测量艇航速较低(F_(r▽)<1.5)时的阻力预报.在4~6 kn测量航速下,该艇的阻力经济航态约为尾倾1.4°,此时在片体间距离船尾约0.3~0.5个船长位置处存在一个相对稳定的高液位区域,适合作为无人测量艇多波束声学设备的安装位置.

基于STAR-CCM+仿真软件的双体船水动力性能分析

以某双体船为研究对象,基于STAR-CCM+仿真软件,按网格无关性验证和时间步长无关性验证的要求,对双船体船静水阻力进行数值方法验证,证明数值计算结果的准确性。对不同片体间距、不同片体形态和不同斜向航行角度等工况进行数值计算,分析双体船水动力性能。计算结果表明:在双体船直航时,在片体间距比为0.2、弗劳德数为0.4的工况条件下,与同一航速的其他工况条件相比静水具有明显的骤升现象,且总阻力系数达最大值14.56×10^(-3);在片体外旋转2°时,与其他旋转角度相比阻力值最小。研究发现,无论是在直航还是斜向航行的情况下,双体船的总阻力系数均呈现先升后降的趋势,说明该船型在处于高速航行状态时具有一定的优越性。

基于STAR-CCM+的双体船尾插板阻力性能研究

船舶的阻力是影响船舶快速性的重要因素之一,为了减小阻力对船舶航行时的影响,以NPL4a双体船为研究对象,设计一种尾插板,基于计算流体力学(CFD)方法实施重叠网格方案来模拟船舶在静水中的运动,并与模型试验结果进行对比验证。对安装不同长度尾插板的减阻效果进行减阻性能研究,构建数值波浪水池,模拟迎浪规则波中有无尾插板的直航运动。结果表明:在静水中,1 mm尾插板平均减阻4.42%,3mm尾插板平均减阻5.3%,在Fn=0.5时,达到最大减阻率10.35%,5mm尾插板平均减阻3.42%;船舶在波浪高速航行时,带有尾插板的船体阻力小于裸船船体阻力。设计的尾插板达到减阻目的,研究成果可为以后的尾插板设计提供借鉴参考。

穿浪双体船纵向减摇策略麻雀搜索优化

为了改善穿浪双体船恶劣工况下的纵向稳定性,本文基于T型水翼及尾板设计了综合姿态控制系统。同时,对该系统相关控制参数的优化策略进行研究,以更好地实现减摇目标。采用了线性二次调节器和混合麻雀算法相结合的策略来设计控制器,将一种新型群智能算法(麻雀算法)及其改进算法应用于线性二次调节控制器权重矩阵寻优。通过两者对比,不仅验证了所设计姿态控制系统的有效性,也验证了该智能算法改进策略的高效性。结果表明:基于混合麻雀算法的控制器具有很好的自适应能力,且寻优过程收敛速度快,精度高,对工程实践具有一定的参考价值。

某河道双体承压舟浮桥结构优化设计分析

以实际项目的双体承压舟浮桥结构设计为背景,对不同横舱壁位置、底封板数量和连接桥跨度下的承压舟结构受力进行了对比分析。建议保留原设计方案的横舱壁设计,底封板数量应由4块增加至8块,可适当增加连接桥跨度以提升汛期泄流和河中漂浮物通过的能力。

含观光筒的复合材料游艇直接计算方法研究

文中以一具有底部观光筒体的复合材料游艇为研究对象,对比分析规范计算方法和SESAM设计波方法对含观光筒复合材料小艇设计载荷计算结果的区别,结果表明:相较于规范方法,设计波方法在计算船体设计载荷时可充分考虑船体结构形式的影响,在对含观光筒的船舶载荷进行计算时应采用设计波方法.此外,在SESAM计算载荷的基础上对含观光筒复合材料结构强度进行了直接计算,并采用最大应变衡准对船体结构强度进行校核,结果表明:强度校核时的计算应变与许用应变的比值在60%以内,本文计算的含观光筒复合材料船体结构的强度安全裕度较大.

基于品牌基因设计的双体游艇造型研究

为了丰富品牌游艇在造型设计上的多样性,探索性地提出基于品牌基因的双体游艇造型设计方法。以阿兹慕品牌游艇为例,分析品牌基因研究流程,构建用户需求与产品基因库的映射,提出阿兹慕品牌基因与双体游艇设计研究模型,运用遗传算法,实现阿兹慕品牌基因在双体游艇中的进化。基于此方法开展计算机辅助阿兹慕品牌基因的双体游艇造型设计,验证了此方法的可行性。为品牌游艇的造型设计提供新的思路与参考。