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Self-propulsion simulations

  • Self-propulsion simulations using virtual propeller model or sliding mesh technique with the real propeller geometry represented.
  • Iterative rpm adjustment to balance propeller thrust and hull resistance.
  • Prediction of delivered power to the propeller (PD), propeller shaft speed (n) and propulsior-hull interaction coefficiencts (WT, t, hR).
  • The hull is free to move in trim and sinkage and the method calculates the free surface and wave resistance using 2-phase (water and air) flow, transient RANS and the SST-kΩ turbulence model.
  • The simulation can be done with fixed trim and sinkage and without hull waves for quicker relative comparisons.