Evaluation of angular and linear spring systems linked to a dual baffle against the sloshing phenomenon

• DOI: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2022.113045
• Publication Date: 2022-11-09T11:39:46Z
• Authors: Reza Saghi; Dezhi Ning; Robert Mayon; Ming Zhao
• Keywords: 0209 industrial biotechnology; 02 engineering and technology; 400599 - Civil engineering not elsewhere classified

This paper presents a numerical model for predicting sloshing loads on a rectangular tank with a dual baffle having different lengths and locations. The developed model is validated in comparison with the available experimental data. Two types of dual-movable baffles, including linear spring devices and angular spring devices are compared with the dual-fixed baffle. The dual-movable baffles are observed to mitigate the sloshing force exerted on the side wall by about 30–35% when compared with the case of a tank without baffles.