Shallow water effects on ship-generated waves

Qingsong Zeng, Cornel Thill, Robert Hekkenberg

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Abstract

Understanding the characteristics of the waves generated by a ship can improve the prediction of ship’s wave resistance. Such waves generated in deep water have been studied in detail whereas in shallow water, the existing methods, mostly derived from inviscid flow, are not fully coping with physical phenomena. In this study, the changes in the height and length of ship-generated waves in shallow water are explored as well as the effects of waterbed friction. A Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) approach is selected as the main tool and a Wigley hull is chosen due to the availability of validating data. It is found that the wave cut analysis will slightly underestimate the wave resistance. The effects of bottom friction are perceivable and should be considered if a highly accurate prediction is required. This study, which improves the understanding of ship-generated waves, is expected to contribute to the prediction of ship’s wave resistance in shallow water.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 5th MASHCON
Subtitle of host publicationInternational Conference on Ship Manoeuvring in Shallow and Confined Water with non-exclusive focus on manoeuvring in waves, wind and current
EditorsMaxim Candries, Evert Lataire, Katrien Eloot, Gauillaume Delefortrie
PublisherUniversiteit Gent
Pages523-534
Publication statusPublished - 2019
Event5th MASHCON International Conference on Ship Manoeuvring in Shallow and Confined Water with non-exclusive focus on manoeuvring in waves, wind and current - Ostend, Belgium
Duration: 19 May 201923 May 2019

Conference

Conference5th MASHCON International Conference on Ship Manoeuvring in Shallow and Confined Water with non-exclusive focus on manoeuvring in waves, wind and current
Country/TerritoryBelgium
CityOstend
Period19/05/1923/05/19

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