Increasing the Reliability of Simulation Tests in Navigation and Maneuvering Simulators Using the k-Epsilon Model...

Area of Science:

• Maritime Engineering
• Naval Architecture
• Computational Fluid Dynamics

Background:

• Wind significantly affects sea-going vessel maneuverability, posing challenges for large ships and port access.
• Adverse weather conditions lead to delivery delays and economic losses in maritime transport.
• A lack of localized weather data at port entrances and within ports exacerbates these issues.

Purpose of the Study:

• To adapt computational fluid dynamics (CFD) methods for enhanced maritime navigation decision-making.
• To improve the accuracy of predicting vessel maneuverability under varying wind conditions.
• To support port authorities in managing vessel traffic more effectively.

Main Methods:

• Adaptation of a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) method for marine applications.
• Simulation and verification in a virtual environment.
• Implementation and testing within the specific context of Gdansk port waters.

Main Results:

• Successful adaptation of a CFD method for maritime navigation simulations.
• Validation of the adapted CFD method in a virtual environment.
• Demonstrated successful implementation in the real-world port environment of Gdansk, Poland.

Conclusions:

• Adapted CFD methods can serve as valuable decision-making tools for port administrations.
• Improved understanding of wind's influence on vessel maneuverability enhances port safety and efficiency.
• The study provides a practical tool for optimizing vessel movement in challenging port conditions.