SINTEF shares ship design data
The SOBC-1, a dry bulk carrier with a length of 200 meters and a displacement of approximately 50,000 tonnes, serves as a model for exploring environmentally friendly solutions in shipping. The model, based on the ship s hull design, propeller, and rudder, allows for the investigation of modern sails, alternative fuels, and new engine types. By integrating personal data with SOBC-1 s data, users can estimate fuel consumption, speed, and ship behavior in various scenarios. Hydrodynamic data are crucial in ship projects, and the open sharing of SOBC-1 s data aims to facilitate case studies and research into green shipping. This open collaboration benefits researchers and developers working on future ships. SINTEF Researcher Jarle Vinje Kramer and Research Director Dariusz Eirik Fathi emphasize the importance of sharing and cooperating on an open geometry to address challenges in green shipping. The SOBC-1 model includes CAD models of the hull, rudder, and propeller, as well as calm water characteristics from experiments. This data encompasses open water data for the propeller, resistance data for the hull, and self-propulsion results. Upcoming data will include maneuvering tests in both calm water and waves. For those interested in hydrodynamic testing of wind propulsion, the SINTEF blogpost titled Hydrodynamic testing of wind-assisted cargo ships provides further information. The SOBC-1 model s data is continuously updated as new experiments are conducted, ensuring the model remains relevant and useful for researchers and developers in the shipping industry.
Source: sintef.noPublished on 2024-09-13