Hydrodynamic Performance Prediction of Stepped Planing Craft Using CFD and ANNs

In the present paper,the hydrodynamic performance of stepped planing craft is investigated by computational fluid dynamics(CFD)analysis.For this purpose,the hydrodynamic resistances of without step,one-step,and two-step hulls of Cougar planing craft are evaluated under different distances of the second step and LCG from aft,weight loadings,and Froude numbers(Fr).Our CFD results are appropriately validated against our conducted experimental test in National Iranians Marine Laboratory(NIMALA),Tehran,Iran.Then,the hydrodynamic resistance of intended planing crafts under various geometrical and physical conditions is predicted using artificial neural networks(ANNs).CFD analysis shows two different trends in the growth rate of resistance to weight ratio.So that,using steps for planing craft increases the resistance to weight ratio at lower Fr and decreases it at higher Fr.Additionally,by the increase of the distance between two steps,the resistance to weight ratio is decreased and the porpoising phenomenon is delayed.Furthermore,we obtained the maximum mean square error of ANNs output in the prediction of resistance to weight ratio equal to 0.0027.Finally,the predictive equation is suggested for the resistance to weight ratio of stepped planing craft according to weights and bias of designed ANNs.

Prediction of Planing Craft Motion Based on Grey System Theory

In order to minimize the harm caused by the instability of a planing craft, a motion prediction model is essential. This paper analyzed the feasibility of using an MGM（1,N） model in grey system theory to predict planing craft motion and carried out the numerical simulation experiment. According to the characteristics of planing craft motion, a recurrence formula was proposed of the parameter matrix of an MGMfl,N） model. Using this formula, data can be updated in real-time without increasing computational complexity significantly. The results of numerical simulation show that using an MGM（1,N） model to predict planing motion is feasible and useful for prediction. So the method proposed in this study can reflect the planing craft motion mechanism successfully, and has rational and effective functions of forecasting and analyzing trends.

On Prediction of Longitudinal Attitude of Planing Craft Based on Controllable Hydrofoils

The purpose of this research study was to examine the attitude response of a planing craft under the controllable hydrofoils.Firstly,a non-linear longitudinal attitude model was established.In the mathematical model,effects of wind loads were considered.Both the wetted length and windward area varied in different navigation conditions.Secondly,control strategies for hydrofoils were specified.Using the above strategies,the heave and trim of the planing craft was adjusted by controllable hydrofoils.Finally,a simulation program was developed to predict the longitudinal attitudes of the planing craft with wind loads.A series of simulations were performed and effects of control strategies on longitudinal attitudes were analyzed.The results show that under effects of wind loads,heave of fixed hydrofoils planing craft decreased by 6.3%,and pitch increased by 8.6% when the main engine power was constant.Heave decreased by less than 1% and trim angle decreased by 1.7% as a result of using variable attack angle hydrofoils;however,amplitude changes of heave and pitch were less than 1% under the control of changeable attack angle hydrofoils and longitudinal attitude.

Brief Introduction to a Bionic Lizard Flywheel Planing Craft

Based on the research, simulation and experimental investigation of Basilisk Lizard running on the water surface, and similar experimental investigation of the craft models and practical crafts running on the water surface for about 30 years. The Bionic Lizard Flying Wheel Planing Craft was created and invented. This paper describes the evolution, experimental investigation, test results, design features, advantages, applications, and prospect of the innovation, which denotes the craft with excellent speed performance （high speed, extra STOL （short take-off and landing distance） and VTOL（vertical take-off and landing） characteristics, good transverse and longitudinal stability, super shallow water draft, high propulsion efficiency at high speed without cavitations obstacle, low external field noise, small dimension, simple configuration and structure, good economy, nice transportation efficiency, and possibly is first of these kinds in the HPMV （High Performance Marine Vessels） family around the world.

Effects of fixed and dynamic mesh methods on simulation of stepped planing craft

In the present study,we investigate the effects of fixed and dynamic mesh methods on CFD simulation of stepped planing craft.To this accomplishment,three different body forms of without step,one step,and two step Cougar planing crafts are considered.Three-dimensional CFD analysis is conducted using finite volume method(FVM).Volume of fluid(VOF)model is used for free surface modeling.Overset mesh technique(dynamic mesh)and fixed mesh method are conducted by STAR CCM and ANSYS CFX CFD toolboxes,respectively.CFD results of total hydrodynamic resistance and dynamic trim angle are compared against our measured experimental data to assess the performance and accuracy of considered mesh methods.For more details,pressure distributions,wave patterns and streamlines around the hull models are also presented.Based on our CFD results,dynamic mesh method is more accurate and precise to simulate the stepped planing crafts compared to fixed mesh method.However,computational cost for dynamic mesh method is significantly greater than the fixed mesh method.We also found that the porpoising phenomenon is only detectable using dynamic mesh method in simulation of stepped Cougar planing craft.©2018 Shanghai Jiaotong University.Published by Elsevier B.V.

RANSE Simulation of High-speed Planning Craft in Regular Waves

This paper presents a study on the numerical simulation of planing crafts sailing in regular waves. This allows an accurate estimate of the seas keeping performance of the high speed craft. The simulation set in six-degree of freedom motions is based on the Reynolds averaged Navier Stokes equations volume of fluid （RANSE VOF） solver. The trimming mesh technique and integral dynamic mesh method are used to guarantee the good accuracy of the hydrodynamic force and high efficiency of the numerical simulation. Incident head waves, oblique waves and beam waves are generated in the simulation with three different velocities （Fn =1.0, 1.5, 2.0）. The motions and sea keeping performance of the planing craft with waves coming from different directions are indicated in the flow solver. The ship designer placed an emphasis on the effects of waves on sailing amplitude and pressure distribution of planing craft in the configuration of building high speed crafts.