phFlow
General information
phFlow is a Rankine-source panel code that calculates nonlinear wave patterns and wave resistance for ships. It is developed by Dr Tim Gourlay at Perth Hydro and used for our ship hydrodynamics consulting.
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History
Perth Hydro's panel code SubmarineFlow uses a Hess and Smith panel method, with panels on the hull only. phFlow is a natural extension of this code, which uses additional panels above the free surface to allow a fully-nonlinear wavemaking solution for ships.
Validation
KRISO container ship in deep water
KRISO container ship in shallow water
Image credits
Top: Lyse Fjord, Norway, by CC Edmont
Bottom: Lake Burley Griffin, Australia, courtesy of Martin Grimm
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