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Experimental dataset on wave-structure interaction in a sloshing tank with a flexible floating body
Francisco Bernardo1,2, Moisés Brito1,2, Rui M L Ferreira3
1UNIDEMI, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, NOVA School of Science and Technology, Caparica, 2829-516, Portugal.
Data in Brief
|October 27, 2025
Summary
This study provides crucial experimental data for validating Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) models of fluid-structure interactions (FSI). The findings aid in refining simulations for flexible floating structures, such as offshore Floating Photovoltaic cells.
Area of Science:
- Fluid Mechanics
- Computational Engineering
- Experimental Validation
Background:
- Robust validation methods are essential for Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
- Innovative applications like fluid-structure interactions (FSI) require specialized validation datasets.
- Existing studies on liquid sloshing often lack the complexity of interacting flexible bodies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a comprehensive experimental dataset for validating CFD simulations of FSI.
- To investigate the influence of a flexible floating body on wave dynamics in a sloshing tank.
- To provide data for improving CFD codes simulating wave interactions with Very Flexible Floating Structures (VFFS).
Main Methods:
- Design and construction of a purpose-built, CFD-conscious experimental sloshing tank.
- Detailed instrumentation and data collection, including velocity vectors and wall-pressure measurements.
- Focus on the interaction between sloshing waves and a flexible floating body.
Main Results:
- Acquisition of a comprehensive dataset of fluid dynamics and FSI phenomena.
- Quantification of the flexible body's influence on wave patterns and wall pressures.
- Demonstration of a challenging yet valuable benchmark for CFD validation.
Conclusions:
- The generated dataset is vital for validating and enhancing CFD codes for FSI.
- The study offers critical insights for simulating wave interactions with offshore Floating Photovoltaic (FPV) cells and similar VFFS.
- This work bridges the gap between experimental fluid mechanics and computational engineering validation.
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