| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/L32279/01 |
| Title: |
CONVECTIVE CELL APPROACH FOR FREE SURFACE FLOW AROUND MOORED OFFSHORE STRUCTURES |
| Principal Investigator: |
Turnock, Professor SR |
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Ship Science |
| Organisation: |
University of Southampton |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
01 November 1996 |
Ends: |
31 October 1998 |
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71,768
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The aim of the proposed research is the development of an improved free surface analysis method for flow around offshore structures. The conceptual basis of the method is that of a convective finite volume cell; free to move according to imposed sea state, current and body motion; able to adapt to the local flow through cell fission or fusion; and capable of accurately following the moving surface of a moored offshore structure or vessel. The use of such an approach facilitates the numerical implementation of a fully on-linear free surface boundary condition. It will provide a robust method suitable for use with potential or viscous (Navier-Stokes) flow and be able to cope with the dynamic motions and complex geometries of offshore structures and ships. The inherent flexibility of such an approach requires the use of advanced programming techniques which will ensure the rapid development of portable, high quality code suitable for use with the latest serial and parallel systems. The method will be developed and validated through a series of case studies of increasing complexity.
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http://www.soton.ac.uk |