Numerical Hydrodynamics. Hull software
RAPID v3.1.
Developed in Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (MARIN)
Specifications
· CFD for ship hulls, based on linear or non-linear free-surface potential flow model.
· Applicable also to multi-hull ships.
· Treats free and fixed trim.
· Simulates tank walls and shallow waters.
Applications
· Analysis and optimization of hull’s hydrodynamics.
SHIPFLOW v2.4.
Developed by the Swedish company Flowtech.
Specifications
· Linear and non-linear potential free-surface flow.
· Boundary layer calculations.
· k-e turbulent flow calculations around the stern of the ship.
· The potential flow can incorporate free and fixed trim.
· The potential flow can incorporate heel and drift.
Applications
· Analysis and optimization of hull’s hydrodynamics.
CFX v10.0.
Developed by the American company ANSYS.
Specifications
· General flow solver.
· Calculation of free surface viscous flow on model or full-scale ship.
· Wide variety of calculation options.
Applications
· Analysis and optimization of hull hydrodynamics.
· Analysis of flows in fluid dynamics applications.