This paper deploys optimization techniques to obtain the optimum hull form of KSUEZMAX at the conditions of full-load draft and design speed. The processes have been carried out using a RaPID-HOP program. The bow and the stern hull-forms are optimized separately without altering neither, and the resulting versions of the two are then combined. Objective functions are the minimum values of wave-making and viscous pressure resistance coefficients for the bow and stern. Parametric modification functions for the bow hull-form variation are SAC shape, section shape (U-Vtype, DLWL type), bulb shape (bulb height and size); and those for the stern are SAC and section shape (U-Vtype, DLWL type). WAVIS version 1.3 code is usedfor the potential and the viscous-flow solver. Prior to the optimization, a parametric study has been conducted to observe the effects of design parameters on the objective functions. SQP has been applied for the optimization algorithm. The model tests have been conducted at a towing tank to evaluate the resistance performance of the optimized hull-form. It has been noted that the optimized hull-form brings 2.4% and 6.8% reduction in total and residual resistance coefficients compared to those of the original hull-form. The propulsive efficiency increases by 2.0% and the delivered power is reduced 3.7%, whereas the propeller rotating speed increases slightly by 0.41 rpm.
Hull-form optimization of KSUEZMAX to enhance resistance performance
2015
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Bow and stern hull-form optimization , KSUEZMAX , RaPID-HOP , Parametric modification function , Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) , Parametric study , Sequential quadratic programming (SQP) , Model test , Ocean engineering , TC1501-1800 , Naval architecture. Shipbuilding. Marine engineering , VM1-989
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