A5058654345- Ship Hydrodynamics and Maneuverability
- Maritime Navigation and Safety
- Marine Biology and Environmental Chemistry
- Maritime Ports and Logistics
- Fluid Dynamics Simulations and Interactions
- Maritime Transport Emissions and Efficiency
- Marine and Offshore Engineering Studies
- Spacecraft and Cryogenic Technologies
- Environmental Chemistry and Analysis
- Lubricants and Their Additives
- Metal and Thin Film Mechanics
- Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
- Structural Integrity and Reliability Analysis
- Hydraulic flow and structures
- Marine Ecology and Invasive Species
- Marine and Coastal Research
- Cruise Tourism Development and Management
- Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity
- Hydrology and Sediment Transport Processes
- Adhesion, Friction, and Surface Interactions
- Polymer composites and self-healing
- Inertial Sensor and Navigation
- Petroleum Processing and Analysis
- Cephalopods and Marine Biology
- Polymer Surface Interaction Studies
Ghent University
2012-2023
Ghent University Hospital
2017-2021
Newcastle University
2001-2004
An experimental study was carried out to compare the drag characteristics of a tin-free self-polishing co-polymer (SPC) and foul release coating. Rotor measurements were using different cylinders coated with both paint types. The experiments showed that frictional resistance for test lower than SPC cylinders. related roughness parameters tested surfaces measured an optical measurement system. indicated texture surface significantly from systems. findings show coating will only correlate...
Turbulent boundary-layer measurements have been carried out on flat surfaces coated with two different new generation marine antifoulings. The coatings were applied 1-m-long test sections that fitted in a 2.1-m-long plate setup. recirculating water tunnels by means of two-component laser Doppler velocimetry and compared smooth steel reference surface covered sand grit. Both exhibited an increase frictional resistance to the surface, but was significantly smaller for Foul(ing) Release than...
Due to the phase-out of TBT-SPCs imposed by International Maritime Organization, new-generation antifoulings are set replace 80% existing antifouling market. Two types coatings claimed offer satisfactory performance over five years: tin-free SPCs and foul-release coatings, which were both commercially introduced in mid 1990s. This paper gives an overview research at University Newcastle upon Tyne compares drag, boundary-layer roughness characteristics when newly applied. It was found that...
An experimental study of the drag and roughness characteristics a Tin-free Self-Polishing Co-polymer ((SPC))and non-toxic Foul Release system has been carried out. The were measured in towing tank water tunnel experiments using different friction planes rotor apparatus coated cylinders. measurements show that typical new application scheme exhibits less than SPC scheme.The two coatings both with stylus instrument an opticalmeasurement system. texture is significantlydifferent from...
In this paper, an improved potential flow model is proposed for the hydrodynamic analysis of ships advancing in waves. A desingularized Rankine panel method, which has been with added effect nonlinear steady wave-making (NSWM) frequency domain, employed 3D diffraction and radiation problems. Non-uniform rational B-splines (NURBS) are used to describe body free surfaces. The NSWM computed by linear superposition first-order second-order potentials determined solving corresponding boundary...
{This paper discusses several papers that were presented at the 3rd International Conference on Ship Manoeuvring in Shallow and Confined Water, which had a non-exclusive focus Behaviour Locks. For this conference, experimental model test data obtained Flanders Hydraulics Research been made public researchers encouraged to compare numerical with results {[}1]. Data of benchmark tests carried out both self-propelled captive models used by for comparison various tools. The objective is give...
Concept design guidelines for ship turning basins are often not met in practice due to environmental, economic, or geotechnical restrictions. In these cases, a detailed procedure is followed develop an optimized basin geometry within the environmental constraints. Then, real-time maneuvering simulations used evaluate maneuvers proposed geometry. However, such costly, especially if large number of required. To restrict simulations, waterway authority [Voies navigables de France (VNF)] ordered...
Traversing the river Seine in Paris is challenging for inland vessels due to density and diversity of local traffic that encountered a confined environment.The waterway authority, Voies Nnavigables de France (vnf), commissioned study assess relevance current regulations when varying types cross Paris.A first simulation showed based on length only may be too restrictive ships with smaller beams [1].This paper presents additional simulations executed full mission bridge simulator reduced...