We use CFD, structural analysis, measurement, testing and data analysis to investigate questions around hydrodynamics, structures, vibration and propulsion. The method follows the question—not the other way around.
R&D does not replace the calculations that belong in normal ship design. It is where we investigate a hypothesis, study a phenomenon, develop a method or compare a model with measured data when the question calls for a dedicated investigation.
Visual inspection alone cannot show which change is driving resistance, flow behaviour or hydrodynamic loading.
CFD lets us compare cases on the same basis, identify the direction and scale of change, and locate areas that deserve closer attention before the design is revised.
Cavitation and local flow behaviour depend strongly on geometry, velocity and operating condition, making them difficult to assess from external observation alone.
Simulation can reveal pressure distribution, velocity fields and potentially adverse regions, giving the project better evidence before deciding whether a design change is justified.
Critical regions may only appear under a specific load case, restraint condition or operating state.
Structural analysis helps compare operating states, identify high-stress regions and examine vibration behaviour before a design change is made.
Geometric deviation and real operating parameters can materially affect a calculation or simulation result.
Measurement provides data that can be compared with design values and model outputs, helping us judge whether the model represents the real system closely enough for the conclusion being drawn.
Simulation of flow around hulls, propellers and rudders to compare designs and investigate resistance, loading and other hydrodynamic behaviour.
View related researchStress, deformation and vibration analysis for strength checks, operating-state comparison and investigation of areas that may require design attention.
View related researchReal-world measurement for geometry and operating parameters, used to compare design intent, calculation models and workshop or field conditions.
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Simulation and validation
We pay close attention to geometry, mesh quality, boundary conditions and convergence because each can change the result. Where measured data or a reliable reference is available, we use it to challenge the model and make the limits of the conclusion explicit.
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Every investigation has a different level of uncertainty, data availability and validation need. The questions below explain how we choose methods and what the resulting work can look like.
Yes. Start with the phenomenon, hypothesis or decision you need to investigate. We will review the available data and discuss whether simulation, measurement, data analysis or a combination makes the most sense.
Not always. The need for measured data depends on the question, the available references and how much confidence the conclusion requires. We will be explicit when real-world data is important to the result.
Depending on the question, deliverables may include data fields, plots, visualisations, comparison tables and a technical report. We agree the format around how the client needs to use the result.
No. They are intended for quick reference and preliminary checks. Problems with multiple load cases, boundary conditions or design assumptions still need a project-specific calculation or model.
Have a technical question worth investigating?
Send us the phenomenon, hypothesis, measured data or design alternatives you are working with. We will review the question and discuss the method, the evidence needed and the most useful form of the final result.
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