Hydrodynamics modelling

Computer modelling can be done in the following areas:

• Wave-induced motions
• Dynamic mooring analysis
• Under-keel clearance
• Boat wake
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• General ship and boat hydrodynamics

In-house software

MoorMotions

Time-domain code for moored ship motions and loads

phFlow

Panel code for nonlinear ship wavemaking and wave resistance in calm water

SlenderFlow

Slender-body code for flow around ships in shallow water

SubmarineFlow

Havelock-source panel code for flow around submarines

Third-party software

MATLAB: Mathematical software

WAMIT and NEMOH: Radiation / diffraction software for wave-induced loads and motions

WASIM: Rankine-source panel code for ship wave-induced motions at forward speed

PDSTRIP: Strip theory for ship wave-induced motions

DELFTSHIP and RHINO: Ship design software

MICHLET: Resistance and wake of monohulls and catamarans

OPENFOAM: CFD software for viscous flow calculations