Full scale KCS self-propulsion simulation using different propulsion models

Abstract

It is critical to be able to estimate the full-scale ship self-propulsion, since the more real sailing performance of the ship can be assessed. Results of scaling model are used to predict full-scale self-propulsion performance. However, the difference between the full-scale prediction and reality would be caused by scale effect. URANS simulations is conducted to predict self-propulsion of a full-scale KRISO Container Ship with the propeller KP505. Design speed is selected as simulation working condition according to Gothenburg 2010. In house CFD code HUST-Ship will be used to solve RANS equation coupled with two degrees of freedom (2DOF) solid body motion equations including heave and pitch. RANS equations are discretized by finite difference method and solved by PISO algorithm. The discretized propeller model and improved body-force model are used as the propulsion models. Grid and time step sensitivity analysis of full-scale propeller and hull is conducted separately. The self-propulsion indexes of full-scale simulation are compared with the extrapolation of model experimental data and full-scale simulation results from literatures. The prediction self-propulsion indexes based on different propulsion models are compared and discussed.