SHIPFLOW 8.0

We are happy to announce that the new major release of SHIPFLOW, version 8.0, is now available for download. The new Multi-Fidelity CFD simulation software is more capable then ever and introduces the following improvements:

NEW APPLICATIONS

• Multi-Fidelity simulations for performance prediction of wind assisted vessels

• Aerodynamics of ships and wind propulsion simulations with RANS

• Virtual Captive Test and manoeuvring derivatives for free sailing simulations

RANS

• New flexible grid generator for hulls

• Substantial update to the Overlapping Grids algorithm. More robust and accurate for complex geometries

MOTIONS

• Wind propulsors with interaction models for Multi-fidelity simulations

• Steady and unsteady atmospheric boundary layer wind models

• External controller module interface for dynamic ship control

• Calculation of vertical, horizontal and torsional bending moments in calm water and in waves

For more details see the Release Notes.