Developing new experimental methods for vessel performance
Joseph Banks (Maritime Engineering), Martyn Prince (Wolfson Unit), Stephen Turnock (Maritime Engineering)
Despite an increase in the use of CFD for predicting the forces acting on a vessel, or maritime structure, experiments still play an essential role in improving our predictions and assessing complex hydrodynamic phenomena. Experiments are often needed to validate numerical simulations and can provide the only viable method for including all of the necessary flow physics for some fluid dynamic problems. The recently commissioned Boldrewood towing tank provides a unique opportunity to develop new experimental methods for assessing the performance of vessels, improving our understanding of the hydrodynamics involved and increasing the fidelity of measurements taken.
This project will work closely with the Wolfson Unit for Maritime Technology and Industrial Aerodynamics, who are a leading engineering consultancy for yacht and small craft technology at the University of Southampton. They have considerable experimental experience and expertise and have been instrumental in the design and commissioning of the Boldrewood tank, providing a unique opportunity to develop new experimental methods that can be used to improve vessel efficiency and develop the zero emission vessels of the future. This could focus on areas of Ship resistance and propulsion, high speed craft performance, vessel dynamics, or sailing performance of wind assisted ships.
Free running sailing yacht experiment conducted by the Wolfson Unit
Key skills: Degree in Engineering, Background in Fluid dynamics, Experience of conducting experiments
Industry partner: The Wolfson Unit for Maritime Technology and Industrial Aerodynamics
Eligibility: UK rates
Start date: October 2023
Application deadline: August 2023
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United Kingdom
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