Advanced Engineering Simulations in the Offshore Industry

An overview of simulations for assorted advanced engineering analyses in the offshore industry is given. The analyzedstructures include fixed and floating offshore structures, related ships such as supply vessels, and selected equipment.The overview is intended to give an introduction showing the scope of simulation tools and how they are used in modernindustry practice. The applications are taken predominantly from the experience of GL Group with a strong focus onactual industry projects and recent research projects. The individual techniques are briefly described in fundamentalapproach and applicability. Tools and suitable applications are matched, giving references to more detailed descriptions.The overview covers structural analyses (strength, vibrations and noise), flow analyses (seakeeping in particular, butalso ship hull optimization, aerodynamic flows, smoke and gas dispersion, HVAC and fire simulations), and discreteevent simulations as used for evacuations or offshore installation processes.

Keywords:

engineering , offshore , seakeeping , simulation