Study on Predictability of Ocean Wave Fields based on Marine Radar Measurement Data

Abstract In this study, the predictability of ocean wave fields is considered based on marine radar measurement data. Phase-resolved components obtained by applying 3D FFT-based reconstruction to a sequence of radar images are utilized for wave field prediction, and two different prediction approaches are introduced: (i) snapshot data-based prediction through the adjustment of the frequency […]

Estimation of Significant Wave Height Using Wave-Radar Images

Abstract Characteristics of random ocean waves have been measured by different devices, and X-band marine radar is one of the typical devices. This study proposes an enhanced methodology for estimating the significant wave height of ocean waves through the analysis of X-band radar images, particularly leveraging the shadowing characteristics inherent within radar images. The enhancement […]

CFD-based hull optimization in calm water using adaptive grid deformation method

Abstract This paper presents an adaptive grid deformation technique for optimizing ship hull forms using computational fluid dynamics (CFD). The proposed method enables accurate and smooth updates of the hull surface and 3-D CFD grids in response to design variables. This technique incorporates a two-level point-transformation approach to move the grid points by a few […]

Prediction of Wave-Induced Nonlinear Ship Motions Based on an IRF-LSTM Hybrid Approach

Abstract In this study, we investigate wave-induced nonlinear ship motions using the impulse response function–long short-term memory (IRF-LSTM) hybrid approach. To achieve this, we first calculate the linear ship motions using the classical IRF method. Additionally, we introduce the LSTM technique to account for the nonlinear properties of dynamic systems. For the development of the […]

An advanced design diagram of stiffened plate subjected to combined in-plane and lateral loads considering initial deflection effects

Abstract This study presents an advanced methodology for stiffened plates subjected to combined in-plane longitudinal compression and lateral loads. The proposed methodology is based on comprehensive numerical parametric analyses, and it utilises newly developed design curves for the lateral pressure limit and tailored empirical formulae for stiffened plates to increase the precision of ship structural […]

Experimental Investigation of Stress Concentration and Fatigue Behavior in 9% Ni Steel Welded Joints under Cryogenic Conditions

Abstract This experimental study delves into the intricate mechanics of stress concentration and fatigue behavior exhibited by 9% Ni steel welded joints under cryogenic conditions. The study specifically examines butt-welded, fillet longitudinal, and fillet transverse specimens, comparing their fatigue properties under room and cryogenic temperatures. Notably, determining hot-spot stress presents a challenge, as it cannot […]

Numerical analysis and parametric optimization of a direct ammonia solid oxide fuel cell system integrated with organic Rankine cycle

Abstract In this study, to maximize the electrical efficiency of the direct ammonia solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) system, anode-off gas is recirculated for enhancing the system fuel utility and the system exhaust heat is utilized for the organic Rankine cycle (ORC) generating additional electricity. To confirm the superiority of the anode-off gas recirculation (AOGR) […]