LEARNING OUTCOMES

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Introduction to the latest approaches (theoretical basis and numerical implementations) for the numerical solution of the typical problems related to the Naval Architecture (propulsion, hull resistance, cavitation). Development of simple numerical tools and application of high-fidelity solvers (RANSE) in order to identify their applicability to design problems, possible limitations and fields of applicability.

AIM of the COURSE:

The aim of the course is to provide a theoretical and practical knowledge of the principal aspects related to the application of numerical techniques to hydrodynamic (and in particular to Naval Architecture) in order to:

• Have an overview of the most important approaches (and of their limitations), like BEM and RANSE, for the solution of problems of interest in Naval Architecture (Propeller performance, Free surafce flows, Hull resistance), with a brief introduction on their fundamental equations and the most suitable discretization strategies;
• Understand the application limits of the available numerical approaches and critically be able to discuss them;

By:

• Development of simple numerical codes based on the potential flow theories illustrated during the course (2D potential flow solvers for thin profile theory, BEM using Hess&Smith for hydrofoil, 3D lifting line) using Matlab (or C++, FORTRAN, depending on the experience of the students);
• Training with StarCCM+ for the solution of the viscous flow using the RANSE approximation of the continuity and momentum equations around geometries of interest (simple 2D problems, like hydrofoils, 3D wings and rudders, Propellers, multiphase fluids)

CONTENT:

• Brief overview of Fluid Mechanics Equations;
• Potential flow approaches, theoretical basis and numerical implementation using Matlab, or FORTRAN or C++ of:
  • Thin profile theory
  • 3D Lifting line
  • 3D Lifting Surface
  • BEM usig Hess & Smith for 2d Hydrofoils
• RANSE approaches, including the relevant theory, discretization apporaches, meshes, single and multiphase problems by training with StarCCM+ for the solution of:
  • Hydrofoil in steady and unsteady conditions; Stall;
  • von Karman Vortexes;
  • Mesh motions
  • Free Surface Flows (2D roll motion, free fall of a wedge on a free surface, hydrofoil under the free surface)
  • 3D wings and rudders, tip vortex
  • Propellers in steady flow

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The aim of the course is to provide a theoretical and practical knowledge of the principal aspects related to the application of numerical techniques to hydrodynamic (and in particular to Naval Architecture) in order to:

• Have an overview of the most important approaches (and of their limitations), like BEM and RANSE, for the solution of problems of interest in Naval Architecture (Propeller performance, Free surafce flows, Hull resistance), with a brief introduction on their fundamental equations and the most suitable discretization strategies;
• Understand the application limits of the available numerical approaches and critically be able to discuss them;

By:

• Development of simple numerical codes based on the potential flow theories illustrated during the course (2D potential flow solvers for thin profile theory, BEM using Hess&Smith for hydrofoil, 3D lifting line) using Matlab (or C++, FORTRAN, depending on the experience of the students);
• Training with StarCCM+ for the solution of the viscous flow using the RANSE approximation of the continuity and momentum equations around geometries of interest (simple 2D problems, like hydrofoils, 3D wings and rudders, Propellers, multiphase fluids)

TEACHING METHODS

Oral lessons and computer lab.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

• Brief overview of Fluid Mechanics Equations;
• Potential flow approaches, theoretical basis and numerical implementation using Matlab, or FORTRAN or C++ of:
  • Thin profile theory
  • 3D Lifting line
  • 3D Lifting Surface
  • BEM usig Hess & Smith for 2d Hydrofoils
• RANSE approaches, including the relevant theory, discretization apporaches, meshes, single and multiphase problems by training with StarCCM+ for the solution of:
  • Hydrofoil in steady and unsteady conditions; Stall;
  • von Karman Vortexes;
  • Mesh motions
  • Free Surface Flows (2D roll motion, free fall of a wedge on a free surface, hydrofoil under the free surface)
  • 3D wings and rudders, tip vortex
  • Propellers in steady flow

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

J. Katz & A. Plotkin, "Low Speed Aerodynamics - From wing theory to panel method", McGraw-Hill

J.H. Ferziger & M. Peric, "Computational Methods for Fluid Dynamics", Springer