CFD simulation of motion responses of a trimaran in regular head waves
2019
CFD has proved to be an effective method in solving unsteady Reynolds–Averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS)
equations for analysing ships in free surface viscous flow. The research reported in this paper is intended to
develop a better understanding of the parameters influencing high-speed trimaran motions responses. Gridding
system, time step and reliability analysis were performed in solving RANS equations. Different turbulence
models were investigated, and the SST Menter K Omega turbulence model proved a more accurate model than
Realizable K-epsilon model. In order to validate the CFD method, the results of the motions response of a highspeed
trimaran are compared against a set of experimental and numerical results from a 1.6 m trimaran model
tested in various head seas conditions. The results suggest that CFD offers a reliable method for predicting pitch
and heave motions of trimarans in regular head waves when compared to traditional Strip Theory methods.
Unlike strip theory, the effect of breaking waves, hull shape above waterline and green seas are considered in
CFD application. A wave resonance phenomenon was observed and Wave deformation as a result of wave-current-wind interaction in CFD was identified as the main source of discrepancy. The results from this work
form the basis for future analysis of trimaran motions in oblique seas for developing a better understanding of
the parameters influencing the seakeeping response, as well as passenger comfort.
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