 Harries, S.; Hinrichsen, H.; Hochkirch, K.: Development and Application of a new Form Feature to enhance the Transport Efficiency of Ships , 102. Hauptversammlung der STG, Berlin, November 2007 Rising fuel prices and increasing competition require that a ship’s hydrodynamics need to be at the highest level of sophistication. Consequently, fully parametric modeling, state-of-the-art CFD analysis and formal optimization techniques were used extensively for the concerted optimization of a new family of container ships by Nordseewerke (TKMS), comprising versions with 3 100, 3 400 and 3 700 TEU. In addition, a dedicated research and development project was undertaken on the basis of TKMS’ cutting-edge 3 400 TEU carrier to study the potential of a new form feature located in the hull’s forebody.The new form feature displays additional inflection points in the sectional area curve and in several waterlines. Model tests have confirmed the validity of the approach which yields improved transport efficiency. The paper elaborates the design work performed jointly by TKMS and FRIENDSHIP SYSTEMS, presenting methods, potentials, economic aspects as well as numerical and experimental results. |
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Resources Publications 2007 Development and Application of a new Form Feature
Resources Publications 2007 Development and Application of a new Form Feature