Hydrodynamics of wind-assisted ship propulsion validation of RANS-CFD methodology

A Reynolds-Averaged Navier Stokes computational fluid dynamics (RANS-CFD) package will be one of the primary tools used during the development of a performance prediction program for Wind-Assisted commercial ships. The modelling challenge presented by large separated flow structures in the wake of the sailing ship points to a conscientious...

Hydrodynamics of wind-assisted ship propulsion verification of Rans simulations

Hydrodynamics of wind-assisted ship propulsion verification and validation of RANS methodology

Wind energy as an auxiliary form of propulsion for commercial ships has again become of great interest as a possible response to volatile fuel prices and increasingly stringent environmental regulations. A well-founded performance prediction tool is a key prerequisite for the further development of this promising technology, and with the support...