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Hydrodynamics of submersible aquaculture cage system using numerical model

  • Kim, Tae-Ho;Fredriksson, David W.;Decew, Judson
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Fisheries and Ocean Technology
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    • v.44 no.1
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    • pp.46-56
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    • 2008
  • A numerical model analysis was performed to analyze the motion and mooring tension response of submersible fish cage systems in irregular waves and currents. Two systems were examined: a submersible cage mooring with a single, high tension mooring and the same system, but with an additional three point mooring. Using a Morison equation type model, simulations of the systems were conducted with the cage at the surface and submerged. Irregular waves(JONSWAP spectrum) with and without a co-linear current with a magnitude of 0.5m/s were simulated into the model as input parameters. Surge, heave and pitch dynamic calculations were made, along with tension responses in the mooring lines. Results were analyzed in both the time and frequency domains and linear transfer functions were calculated.

Frequency domain analysis of Froude-Krylov and diffraction forces on TLP

  • Malayjerdi, Ebrahim;Tabeshpour, Mohammad Reza
    • Ocean Systems Engineering
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    • v.6 no.3
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    • pp.233-244
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    • 2016
  • Tension Leg Platform (TLP) is a floating structure that consists of four columns with large diameter. The diffraction theory is used to calculate the wave force of floating structures with large dimensions (TLP). In this study, the diffraction and Froude-Krylov wave forces of TLP for surge, sway and heave motions and wave force moment for roll, pitch degrees of freedom in different wave periods and three wave approach angles have been investigated. From the numerical results, it can be concluded that the wave force for different wave approach angle is different. There are some humps and hollows in the curve of wave forces and moment in different wave periods (different wavelengths). When wave incidents with angle 0 degree, the moment of diffraction force for pitch in high wave periods (low frequencies) is dominant. The diffraction force for heave in low wave periods (high wave frequencies) is dominant. The phase difference between Froude-Krylov and diffraction forces is important to obtain total wave force.

Application and Functional Requirements of Simulator in Harbor and Waterway Design (항만 및 항로 설계에 있어서 시뮬레이터의 응용과 필요성)

  • Shi, Chaojian
    • Journal of Navigation and Port Research
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    • v.26 no.1
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    • pp.35-42
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    • 2002
  • The roles and importance of the application of simulator in harbor and waterway design are emphasized. On this paper Different methods of simulation and their application are described. A large-scale simulation concept, group simulation, is proposed. Requirements of the simulation for accomplishing the tasks properly and effectively are suggested. Some points on modeling of ship hydrodynamics and environmental factors. which are critical especially in waterway desing simulation, are discussed and algorisms presented.

Field Comparison of Different Types of Sea-Bed Installed Directional Wave Gauges

  • Nagai, Toshihiko;Hashimoto, Noriaki;Lohrmann, Atle;Mitsui, Masao;Konashi, Shoichiro
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Coastal and Ocean Engineers Conference
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    • 2003.08a
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    • pp.35-43
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    • 2003
  • Methods for measuring wave height and direction varies throughout the world, depending on wave climate and local traditions. In Japan, bottom mounted systems have long been the standard fur coastal areas with water depth less than 50m, and extensive studies in the 1980s and 1990s refined the systems to a level where the full wave directional spectrum could be measured. (omitted)

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Dynamics modeling of a semi-submersible autonomous underwater vehicle with a towfish towed by a cable

  • Park, Jinmo;Kim, Nakwan
    • International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
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    • v.7 no.2
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    • pp.409-425
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    • 2015
  • In this paper, we employ a dynamics modeling method for investigating a multi-body dynamics system of semi-submersible autonomous underwater vehicles consisting of a towing vehicle operated near the water surface, a tow cable, and a towfish. The towfish, which is towed by a marine cable for the purposes of exploration or mine hunting, is modeled with a Six-Degree-of-Freedom (6-DOF) equation of motion that reflects its hydrodynamics characteristics. The towing cable, which can experience large displacements and deformations, is modeled using an absolute nodal coordinate formulation. To reflect the hydrodynamic characteristics of the cable during motion, the hydrodynamic force due to added mass and the drag force are imposed. To verify the completeness of the modeling, a few simple numerical simulations were conducted, and the results confirm the physical plausibility of the model.

Performance analysis of a horn-type rudder implementing the Coanda effect

  • Seo, Dae-Won;Oh, Jungkeun;Jang, Jinho
    • International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
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    • v.9 no.2
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    • pp.177-184
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    • 2017
  • The Coanda effect is the phenomenon of a fluid jet to stay attached to a curved surface; when a jet stream is applied tangentially to a convex surface, lift force is generated by increase in the circulation. The Coanda effect has great potential to be applied practically applied to marine hydrodynamics where various lifting surfaces are being widely used to control the behavior of ships and offshore structures. In the present study, Numerical simulations and corresponding experiments were performed to ascertain the applicability of the Coanda effect to a horn-type rudder. It was found that the Coanda jet increases the lift coefficient of the rudder by as much as 52% at a jet momentum coefficient of 0.1 and rudder angle of $10^{\circ}$.

Numerical and experimental analysis of a wave energy converter in extreme waves

  • Ignacio P. Johannesen;Jose M. Ahumada;Gonzalo Tampier;Laura Gruter;Cristian Cifuentes
    • Ocean Systems Engineering
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    • v.13 no.3
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    • pp.225-245
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    • 2023
  • In the present paper, a numerical and experimental analysis for a wave energy converter under extreme environmental conditions is carried out. After the definition of design waves, including a 100-year return period stochastic sea state and a deterministic rogue wave condition, a numerical analysis using potential theory and a RANS equations solver are compared with experiments carried out at the Seakeeping Basin at the Technical University of Berlin. Results are discussed with special emphasis on the limits of potential theory methods for the evaluation of extreme wave conditions and the use of the presented methodology for early design stages.

SPH-Based Wave Tank Simulations (SPH 기법 기반의 파동수조 시뮬레이션)

  • Lee, Sangmin;Kim, Mujong;Ko, Kwonhwan;Hong, Jung-Wuk
    • Journal of the Computational Structural Engineering Institute of Korea
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    • v.34 no.1
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    • pp.59-69
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    • 2021
  • Recently, large-scale offshore and coastal structures have been constructed owing to the increasing interest in eco-friendly energy development. To achieve this, precise simulations of waves are necessary to ensure the safe operations of marine structures. Several experiments are required in the field to understand the offshore wave; however, in terms of scale, it is difficult to control variables, and the cost is significant. In this study, numerical waves under various wave conditions are produced using a piston-type wavemaker, and the produced wave profiles are verified by comparing with the results from a numerical wave tank (NWT) modeled using the smoothed particle hydrodynamics (SPH) method and theoretical equations. To minimize the effect by the reflected wave, a mass-weighted damping zone is set at the right end of the NWT, and therefore, stable and uniform waves are simulated. The waves are generated using the linear and Stokes wave theories, and it is observed that the numerical wave profiles calculated by the Stokes wave theory yield high accuracy. When the relative depth is smaller than two, the results show good agreement irrespective of the wave steepness. However, when the relative depth and wave steepness are larger than 2 and 0.04, respectively, the errors are negligible if the measurement position is close to the excitation plate. However, the error is 10% or larger if the measurement position is away from the excitation location. Applicable target wave ranges are confirmed through various case studies.

Dynamic Tumble Stability Analysis of Seabed Walking Robot in Forward Incident Currents (전방 입사조류에 대한 해저보행로봇의 동적 전복안정성 해석)

  • Jun, Bong-Huan;Shim, Hyungwon;Yoo, Seongyeol
    • Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A
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    • v.39 no.8
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    • pp.743-749
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    • 2015
  • In this paper, we describe the dynamic tumble-stability analysis of a seabed-walking robot named Crabster (CR200) in forward-incident currents. CR200 is designed to be operated in tidal-current conditions, and its body shape is also designed to minimize hydrodynamic resistances considering hydrodynamics. To analyze its tumble stability, we adopt the dynamic stability margin of a ground-legged robot and modify the definition of the margin to consider tidal-current effects. To analyze its dynamic tumble stability, we use the estimated hydrodynamic forces that act on the robot in various tidal-current conditions, and analyze the dynamic tumble-stability margin of the robot using the estimated results obtained for the various tidal-current conditions. From the analyses, we confirm the improved tumble stability of the robot according to the movement of the tumble axis caused by the supporting points of the legs.

Development of Control Method for Improving Energy Efficiency of Unmanned Underwater Gliders (무인 수중글라이더의 에너지 효율 개선을 위한 제어방법 개발)

  • La, Seung-kyu;Ko, Sung-hyup;Ji, Dae-hyeong;Chon, Seung-jae;Jeong, Seong-hoon;Choi, Hyeung-sik;Kim, Joon-young
    • Journal of Advanced Navigation Technology
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    • v.26 no.2
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    • pp.105-112
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    • 2022
  • In this paper, unmanned underwater glider was designed for high-depth operation and adopted a bladder-type buoyancy controller for improving battery efficiency, and the motion controller controls the pitch angle by moving the internal mass battery. To improve the energy efficiency of the unmanned underwater glider, a layered PID controller that performs control by section was designed. Simulation program including 6-DOF motion equations and hydrodynamics coefficients of an unmanned underwater glider is constructed using Matlab/Simulink program. Control methods such as PID controller, sliding mode controller and layered PID controller were applied to the simulator to compare the dynamics performance and energy efficiency. As a result, the layered PID controller showed improved control performance compared to other controllers and improved energy efficiency of approximately 7.2% compared to PID controller.