Hydrodynamic shape optimization is one of the key tools for the development of new system concepts in offshore engineering. This paper presents a fully automated numerical procedure for optimum adjustment of shapes to environmental conditions. Nonlinear programming algorithms vary the design parameters to find a minimum of the objective function within a few iterations. The paper presents the optimization of a mono-tower, a buoy, a semisubmersible and a TLP. The resulting hull shapes are characterized by minimized wave loads and motions.
Efficient development of innovative offshore structures
1999
11 Seiten, 33 Quellen
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Englisch
Efficient Development of Innovative Offshore Structures
British Library Conference Proceedings | 1999
|Offshore-Spezialschiffe Offshore vessels: Innovative series of AHTS completed
Online Contents | 2010
Development of steels for offshore structures
Tema Archiv | 1976
|SHIP DESCRIPTION - Innovative offshore vessel delivered
Online Contents | 2007