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A New Methodology for Generation of Solitary Water Waves in Laboratory
Authors: Liu Xiao , Liu Yong 
Published: December 2020

Abstract
In this article, a very simple system based on the enhanced dam-break flows was proposed and implemented to generate solitary wave with larger relative wave height (the ratio of wave height to water depth) in a laboratory flume. The experimental results showed that stable waves with the solitary wave profiles were successfully generated in the wave flume. The wave surface elevations were recorded by a series of wave gauges, and the fluid velocity field of the solitary wave was measured by Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) system. The measurements of solitary wave profile, celerity and horizontal fluid velocity were also compared with the predictions by three different solitary wave theories. Results demonstrated that the present simple system was reliable and effective for the generation of solitary waves in laboratory.
Droplet Size Distributions and Pressure Control in the Gas-Liquid Cylindrical Cyclone
Authors: Yang Lele , Wang Jing , Zou Li 
Published: December 2020

Abstract
The gas–liquid cylindrical cyclone (GLCC) employs gravitational and centrifugal forces to realize gas-liquid separation. The aim of this study is to understand the droplet size distribution and pressure control in the GLCC via experiment and numerical analysis. The droplet size and pressure distributions were measured using Malvern RTsizer and pressure transmitters, respectively. The Discrete Phase Model was used to numerically analyze the swirling hydrodynamics of the GLCC. The results showed that the increase in the gas superficial velocity decreased the droplet size distribution at the inlet as a whole due to the shear effect and flow instability. The increase in the liquid superficial velocity only increased the small droplet size distribution at the inlet for the limitation of the gas’s carrying capacity. The pressure loss mainly occurred at the inlet and the overflow outlet. When the liquid level was remained below the inlet and above the liquid outlet, the liquid level and the liquid outlet section approximately met the Bernoulli equation for a finite large flow beam. With the increase in the pressure at the gas outlet, the liquid film fell back and the separation efficiency increased gradually. These results are helpful for further spreading applications of the GLCC in industry.
Investigations Into Fatigue of OPB Loaded Offshore Mooring Chains
Authors: Farrow Gary H. , Dimopoulos Simon , Kilner Andrew A. 
Published: December 2020

Abstract
The Chain FEARS (Finite Element Analysis of Residual Strength) JIP developed a correlated FEA method for determining fatigue life of Tension-Tension (T-T) loaded offshore mooring chain. The developed first principles method incorporated the non-linear effects of proof loading, accounted for mean chain tension, accounted for material grade, employed a multi-axial fatigue method to account for complex stress fields within the chain, and was based on a parent material S-N curve. It was anticipated that this high fidelity approach could be applied more universally to successfully address a broader spectrum of emergent factors experienced in-field which have caused chain fatigue life reduction and adversely impacted mooring system integrity. These emergent factors include an array of chain degradation modes including; uniform, pitting and mega pitting corrosion; preferential butt weld corrosion; abrasive, contact and interlink wear; and load duties other than Tension-Tension (TT) such as Out-Of-Plane Bending (OPB), In-Plane-Bending (IPB) and Bending-Tension (BT). The objective of the investigations conducted by AMOG Consulting following completion of the Chain FEARS JIP research was to explore the extent to which the developed fatigue method could be applied more universally to address these emergent factors as they pertained to residual fatigue life. Application of the method identified a number of trends in fatigue performance for links subject to hawse pipe and fairlead interaction, and demonstrated good correlation against available guidance on fairlead performance and against OPB fatigue test data. The investigation confirms that the first principles FEA fatigue method can be applied more universally to successfully address a broader spectrum of emergent factors experienced in-field relating to fatigue life reduction.
Simplified Analytical Calculation and Modification of the Crushing Forces of Intersection Units in Vessel-Bridge Collisions
Authors: Faqiang Yin , Jin Pan , Shiwen Huang , Mingcai Xu 
Published: December 2020

Abstract
Because of the increasingly busy maritime trade, the number of bridges damaged by ship-bridge collision also increases. In order to reduce the serious losses caused by ship-bridge collision incidents, it is necessary to make a rapid estimation of ship collision forces. The simplified analytical formulas can be used to rapidly evaluate the collision force in ship collision accidents, but it is found that the existing simplified formulas are only applicable to bulb structures including small-angle inclined elements and not suitable for large-angle inclined elements which exist in ship-bridge collision. In this paper, the quasi-static crushing simulation of the bulbous structure with small-angle inclined angle elements is carried out, and the applicability of the simplified analytical formula of the intersection unit to the typical structure is verified. By comparing the simplified analytical results of the bow with the quasi-static simulation results and the ratio of the strength reduction factor to the effective crushing distance, it is found that the inclined angle of the inclined element will affect the impact force of the simplified analytical calculation. Then, finite element analysis of the truncated-type intersection structure with different element inclination angles are carried out, and the results show that the existing simplified analytical formula is no longer suitable for the calculation of collision force when the inclined angle is greater than 40°. For this reason, the existing simplified analytical formulas are modified for the large-angle inclined elements, and it can provide a certain reference calculation value for the collision force of vessel-bridge collision which includes large-angle inclined elements.
Benchmark Case Study of Scale Effect in Self-Propelled Container Ship Squat
Authors: Kok Zhen , Duffy Jonathan , Chai Shuhong , Jin Yuting 
Published: December 2020

Abstract
A URANS CFD-based study has been undertaken to investigate scale effect in container ship squat. Initially, CFD studies were carried out for the model scale benchmarking squat cases of a self-propelled DTC container ship. In this study, a quasi-static modelling approach was adopted where the hull was fixed from sinking and trimming which is computationally more efficient than dynamic mesh methods that models actual motion directly. Instead, the quasi-static approach allows estimation of the squat base on the recorded hydrodynamic forces and moments. Propulsion of the vessel was modelled by the body-force actuator disc method. Upon successful verification and validation of the model scale self-propelled CFD model against benchmark data, full scale investigations were then undertaken. Validation of the full scale set-up was demonstrated by computing the full scale bare hull resistance in deep, laterally unrestricted water and comparing against the extrapolated resistance of model scale benchmark resistance data. Upon validating the setup, it was used to predict full scale ship squat in confined waters. The credibility of the full scale confined water model was checked by comparing vessel resistance in confined water against the Landweber empirical prediction. To quantify scale effect in ship squat predicitons, the benchmarking squat cases were computed by adopting the validated full scale CFD model with body-force propulsion. Comparison between the full scale CFD, model scale CFD and model scale benchmark EFD squat results demonstrates that scale effect is negligible.
System-Based Modelling of KCS Manoeuvring in Calm Water, Current and Waves
Authors: Jin Yuting , Yiew Lucas J. , Magee Allan R. , Zheng Yingying 
Published: December 2020

Abstract
Maritime autonomous surface ships (MASS) require accurate future state projection to initiate collision-avoidance manoeuvres. Forecasts of the vessels’ trajectories and motions are fundamentally based on the mathematical manoeuvring model, which is an essential component of their hydrodynamic digital twin nowadays. Using the benchmark container ship KCS as an object of study, this paper adopts a 4-DOF modular-type manoeuvring (MMG) model to predict the vessel trajectories in calm water and under the presence of steady current and regular waves. The current effects are treated as additional ship over water speed, while the wave effects are considered by superimposing the second-order mean wave drift loads to the calm water hull hydrodynamics. The wave drift loads are solved using the potential flow solver WASIM, which is based on Rankine panel method. The computed vessel trajectories and motions are compared with available literature results and show good correlation.
The Effects of Hydrodynamic Forces on Maneuvrability Coefficients for Wind-Assisted Ships
Authors: Giovannetti L. Marimon , Olsson F. , Alexandersson M. , Werner S. , Finnsgård C. 
Published: December 2020

Abstract
Assessing the manoeuvring performances of a ship at a design stage is becoming more important, especially when trying to improve shipping efficiency to reduce fuel consumption.
When designing a hull with appendages, it is necessary to balance hydrodynamic efficiency with manoeuvrability. Therefore, the possibility of simulating a captive test at a design stage will increase the chances of understanding the behaviour of a ship from an early stage in the design process. The current research is based on the evaluation of hydrodynamic efficiency of a hull and appendages in a pure resistance, self-propulsion and in a wind-assisted mode.
The forces and moments acting on the hull and appendages are then analysed and used as inputs for a Virtual Captive Test (VCT) [1]. In order to correctly perform a VCT and further analyse the performances of a ship with a Velocity Prediction Programme (VPP), particular care has been put in correctly capturing the manoeuvrability coefficients. Those are derived with polynomial fittings once the forces and moments acting on the ship are extracted from the Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations.
Many CFD simulations were performed to assess the hydrodynamic characteristics of the hull and appendages in a range of flow directions, rudder angles and rotating flow. Those simulations encompass the whole range of datapoints needed to describe a wind-assisted ship during manoeuvring.
Taking into consideration both hydrodynamic characteristics and manoeuvrability effects at an early design stage can reduce model tests costs and will allow to inspect a larger number of hull-appendages scenarios when analysing the final VPP results.
Assessing Climate Change in the North Atlantic Wave Regimes
Authors: Bernardino M. , Gonçalves M. , Guedes Soares C. 
Published: December 2020

Abstract
An improved understanding of the present and future marine climatology is necessary for numerous activities, such as operation of offshore structures, optimization of ship routes and the evaluation of wave energy resources.
To produce global wave information, the WW3 wave model was forced with wind and ice-cover data from an RCP8.5 EC-Earth system integration for two 30-year time slices. The first covering the periods from 1980 to 2009 represents the present climate and the second, covering the periods from 2070–2099, represents the climate in the end of the 21st century.
Descriptive statistics of wind and wave parameters are obtained for different 30-year time slices. Regarding wind, magnitude and direction will be used. For wave, significant wave height (of total sea and swell), mean wave period, peak period, mean wave direction and energy will be investigated. Changes from present to future climate are evaluated, regarding both mean and extreme events. Maps of the theses statistics are presented.
The long-term monthly joint distribution of significant wave heights and peak periods is generated. Changes from present to future climate are assessed, comparing the statistics between time slices.
Time-Domain Hydrodynamic Model for Mooring Analysis of a Spread Moored FPSO With Calibration of Wave Drift Forces
Authors: Zhang Min , Wang Junrong , Du Junfeng , Fonseca Nuno , Tahchiev Galin , Engebretsen Espen 
Published: December 2020

Abstract
The paper presents calibration and validation of a time domain numerical model for mooring analysis of a spread moored FPSO in moderate seastates with and without current. The equations of motion are solved in the time domain with a fully coupled method, accounting for linear wave frequency (WF) radiation and diffraction, second order wave drift forces and nonlinear low frequency (LF) damping. The mooring system dynamics is solved by a FEM. Uncalibrated numerical models are based on input from the mooring system, vessel mass, radiation/diffraction analysis, decay tests and current coefficients. WF responses are very well predicted by standard radiation/diffraction linear analysis, therefore the focus is on the LF responses. LF motions are underpredicted by the uncalibrated numerical model.
Calibration is performed by comparing simulations with model test data and adjusting hydrodynamic coefficients known to be affected by uncertainty. These include wave drift force coefficients and LF damping. Correction of the drift coefficients is based on empirical quadratic transfer functions (QTFs) identified from the test data by a nonlinear data analysis technique known as “cross-bi-spectral analysis”. The LF damping coefficients are then adjusted by matching low frequency surge and sway spectra from the model tests and from the simulations.
3-D Simulation of Iceberg Towing Operations: Cable Modeling and Frictional Contact Formulation Using Finite Element Analysis
Authors: O’Rourke Brian J. , Fuglem Mark K. , King Tony 
Published: December 2020

Abstract
Ice management in regions of offshore development with icebergs present includes re-direction of icebergs by means of towing. The prevention of tow-rope slippage and iceberg rolling due to hydrostatic instability are essential for an effective and safe operation. The ability to simulate any particular towing operation in the field, prior to attempting it, would provide some measure of assurance of its feasibility. In addition, such a model will allow optimization of towing configuration and application by showing optimal tow direction, maximum force and rate of force application; selection of single tow line or net; and optimum net configuration. The objective of the described work is to develop a simulation tool that can be used for such application.
A previous project funded by Hibernia Management and Development Company Ltd. (HMDC) gathered 3-dimensional profile data on 29 icebergs off the East coast of Canada; and further data collection has been ongoing. The present project utilizes these profiles as valuable input in the development of the model for simulating single-line and net tows.
This paper presents the first phase of development of a 3-D dynamic iceberg towing model that evolved from an earlier 2-D static version. The current iteration applies the ‘Total Lagrangian’ Finite-Element Method (FEM) to model the cable-and-rope structure between the towing vessel and iceberg, and a contact model that includes sticking and sliding friction between the rope/net and iceberg. The iceberg is modeled as a rigid surface mesh and is fully constrained against motion during the current phase of development, while the cables and ropes are modeled as elastic bar elements with translational inertia and velocity-squared fluid drag. The contact elements consist of penalty springs with proportional damping, and appropriate values of these are found to be critical for numerical stability of the solution. As well, due to the large difference in stiffness values between the heavy tow cable and buoyant ropes, special attention is given to obtaining the initial tangent stiffness matrix of the cable-and-rope structure. The FE dynamic equations of motion are solved implicitly in the time domain using a combination of full and modified Newton-Raphson iteration.
Simulations of contact initiation between the rope and iceberg for single-loop and net configurations are presented, as well as slipping during particular single-loop tows. Current challenges and opportunities for further development are discussed, including improving computational speed, implementing iceberg motion, adding wind and wave forces, and validating rope-ice friction characteristics through small-scale iceberg towing response in a laboratory.
Linearization of the Wave Spectrum: A Comparison of Methods
Authors: Barratt Dylan , Bingham Harry B. , Taylor Paul H. , van den Bremer Ton S. , Adcock Thomas A. A. 
Published: December 2020

Abstract
The relative contributions of free waves and bound waves to the formation of an extreme wave event remains a topic of interest in offshore engineering. A variety of methods have been proposed for identifying and removing the bound wave components. The method of “phase separation” or “phase manipulation” repeats simulations/experiments of a wave field with an offset in the initial phase of the wave components and relies upon summation of the resulting wave fields to isolate the bound harmonics, following from a Stokes expansion in steepness; the method has proven effective in isolating bound harmonics but requires that all cases be repeated. Alternatively, the bound harmonics can be removed using a three-dimensional fast Fourier transform (3D-FFT) of the wave field. However, the Fourier transform requires periodicity in the signal and assumes homogeneity in space and stationarity in time, producing spurious modes otherwise. We compare the phase separation and 3D-FFT approaches for a steep, focusing wave group in deep water using the numerical simulation tool, OceanWave3D, and discuss the effectiveness of both methods.
Micro-Testing While Drilling for Rate of Penetration Optimization
Authors: Nystad Magnus , Pavlov Alexey 
Published: December 2020

Abstract
The Rate of Penetration (ROP) is one of the key parameters related to the efficiency of the drilling process. Within the confines of operational limits, the drilling parameters affecting the ROP should be optimized to drill more efficiently and safely, to reduce the overall cost of constructing the well. In this study, a data-driven optimization method called Extremum Seeking is employed to automatically find and maintain the optimal Weight on Bit (WOB) which maximizes the ROP. To avoid violation of constraints, the algorithm is adjusted with a combination of a predictive and a reactive approach. This method of constraint handling is demonstrated for a maximal limit imposed on the surface torque, but the method is generic and can be applied on various drilling parameters. The proposed optimization scheme has been tested on a high-fidelity drilling simulator. The simulated scenarios show the method’s ability to steer the system to the optimum and to handle constraints and noisy data.
Laminar and Turbulent Flow Past a Hydrofoil Predicted by a Distributed Vorticity Method
Authors: Wu Chunlin , Kinnas Spyros A. 
Published: December 2020

Abstract
A distributed viscous vorticity equation (VISVE) method is presented in this work to simulate the laminar and turbulent flow past a hydrofoil. The current method is proved to be more computationally efficient and spatially compact than RANS (Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes) methods since this method does not require unperturbed far-field boundary conditions, which leads to a small computational domain, a small number of mesh cells, and consequently much less simulation time. To model the turbulent flow, a synchronous coupling scheme is implemented so that the VISVE method can resolve the turbulent flow by considering the eddy viscosity in the vorticity transport equation, and the eddy viscosity is obtained by coupling VISVE with the existing turbulence model of OpenFOAM, via synchronous communication. The proposed VISVE method is applied to simulate both the laminar flow at moderate Reynolds numbers and turbulent flow at high Reynolds numbers past a hydrofoil. The velocity and vorticity calculated by the coupling method agree well with the results obtained by a RANS method.
Sub-Zero Temperature Fatigue Strength of Butt-Welded Normal and High-Strength Steel Joints for Ships and Offshore Structures in Arctic Regions
Authors: Braun Moritz , Milaković Aleksandar-Saša , Ehlers Sören , Kahl Adrian , Willems Tom , Seidel Marc , Fischer Claas 
Published: December 2020

Abstract
Ships and offshore structures operating in Artic regions face specific challenges such as ice loads and seasonal low temperatures. In order to meet these extreme environmental requirements, the effect of temperature on material behaviour needs to be considered. It is well known that static material properties (yield strength, fracture toughness etc.) undergo significant changes with temperature. In recent studies, significantly higher fatigue strength was observed in welded joints in comparison to estimates based on international standards. Fatigue strength increased even for temperatures far below the allowed service temperature based on fracture toughness results; however, studies on fatigue strength of structural steel at sub-zero temperatures are scarce. Moreover, material selection for ships and offshore structures is usually based on empirical Charpy and fracture toughness relations at the design temperature, minus a safety margin.
This study aims at introducing an S-N curve database for welded joints that can be used to verify the fatigue design approaches for ships and offshore structures subject to sub-zero temperatures. Therefore, the effect of temperature on the fatigue strength of butt-welded normal and high strength steel structures is analysed experimentally for sub-zero temperatures. For this purpose, fatigue test results of SAW and MAG welded joints for temperatures down to −50 °C are analysed and the potential for changes regarding material selection for ships and offshore structures are discussed.
Revisiting the FPSO São Mateus Accident From a Human Reliability Perspective Using Phoenix HRA Methodology
Authors: Ramos Marilia A. , Almeida Alex , Martins Marcelo R. 
Published: December 2020

Abstract
Several incidents in the offshore oil and gas industry have human errors among core events in incident sequence. Nonetheless, human error probabilities are frequently neglected by offshore risk estimation. Human Reliability Analysis (HRA) allows human failures to be assessed both qualitatively and quantitatively. In the petroleum industry, HRA is usually applied using generic methods developed for other types of operation. Yet, those may not sufficiently represent the particularities of the oil and gas industry.
Phoenix is a model-based HRA method, designed to address limitations of other HRA methods. Its qualitative framework consists of three layers of analysis composed by a Crew Response Tree, a human response model, and a causal model.
This paper applies a version of Phoenix, the Phoenix for Petroleum Refining Operations (Phoenix-PRO), to perform a qualitative assessment of human errors in the CDSM explosion. The CDSM was a FPSO designed to produce natural gas and oil to Petrobras in Brazil. On 2015 an explosion occurred leading to nine fatalities. Analyses of this accident have indicated a strong contribution of human errors. In addition to the application of the method, this paper discusses its suitability for offshore operations HRA analyses.