Computational methods for moving and deforming objects in extreme waves

Arthur E.P. Veldman*, Henk Seubers, Matin Hosseini, Xing Chang, Peter R. Wellens, Peter Van Der Plas, Joop Helder

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Abstract

Wave forces can form a serious threat to offshore platforms and ships. The damage produced by these forces of nature jeopardizes their operability as well as the well-being of their crews. Similar remarks apply to coastal defense systems. To develop the knowledge needed to safely design these constructions, in close cooperation with MARIN and the offshore industry the numerical simulation method ComFLOW is being developed. So far, its development was focussed on predicting wave loads (green water, slamming) on fixed structures, and for those applications the method is already being used successfully by the offshore industry. Often, the investigated object (ship, floating platform) is dynamically moving under the influence of these wave forces, and its hydrodynamic loading depends upon the position of the object with respect to the oncoming waves. Predicting the position (and deformation) of the body is an integral part of the (scientific and engineering) problem. The paper will give an overview of the algorithmic developments necessary to describe the above-mentioned physical phenomena. In particular attention will be paid to fluid-solid body and fluid-structure interaction and non-reflecting outflow boundary conditions. Several illustrations including validation, will demonstrate the prediction capabilities of the simulation method.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the ASME 2019 38th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering
Subtitle of host publicationVolume 2: CFD and FSI
Place of PublicationNew York, NY, USA
PublisherASME
Number of pages9
ISBN (Electronic)978-0-7918-5877-6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2019
EventASME 2019 38th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering, OMAE 2019 - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Duration: 9 Jun 201914 Jun 2019

Conference

ConferenceASME 2019 38th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering, OMAE 2019
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityGlasgow
Period9/06/1914/06/19

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