Search for dissertations about: "towing tank"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words towing tank.

  2. 1. Dynamic effects on yacht sails and rudders

    Author : Adam Persson; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; CFD; Sailing dynamics; towing tank; sail aerodynamics; rudder; verification; validation; RANS;

    Abstract : In search of increased performance, modern sailing vessels are becoming more and more complex, introducing additional challenges in the design process. The dynamic behaviour of the vessel is of great importance to safe and efficient operation and thus needs to be accounted for when evaluating the performance. READ MORE

  4. 2. Improved Power Predictions of Ships Using Combined CFD/EFD Methods for the Form Factor

    Author : Kadir Burak Korkmaz; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; verification and validation; measurement uncertainty; power prediction; Combined CFD EFD Methods; CFD; form factor; numerical friction line;

    Abstract : Performance prediction of a ship is one of the most important tasks during the design phase. Once the design is finalized, the speed attained at a certain power consumption has to be verified with the most accurate prediction as it is specified at the contract of a new ship order and also required by the legal authorities. READ MORE