CFD Consulting Services
Leverage our decades of naval architecture CFD experience to optimize your vessel designs. Our expert consultants provide objective analysis, optimization guidance, and innovative solutions to complex hydrodynamic challenges.
CFD Simulation & Optimization
Comprehensive CFD-based services for ship design, combining advanced simulation capabilities with naval architecture expertise
Hull Form Optimization
With Naval Architecture background and extensive CFD experience, we efficiently perform hull optimization with high confidence.
- Wave making and viscous resistance minimization
- Delivered power optimization (main objective)
- Form factor optimization
- Maximization of propulsive efficiency
- Aft body optimization studies
- Model and full-scale predictions
On The Importance Of The Objective Function And Scale Effects In Hull Design Optimization, M. Orych, L. Broberg. 2018.
Energy Saving Devices Optimization
Detailed ESD analysis performed in self-propelled conditions at model or full scale for accurate device evaluation.
- Self-propelled condition simulations
- Propeller-hull interaction effects
- Dynamic pressure distribution
- Model and full scale analysis
- Wake field improvements
- Device performance validation
Energy Saving Device Evaluation in Full Scale Using Computational Fluid Dynamics, Broberg, L., Orych, M. 2013.
Resistance and Propulsion Predictions
Speed-resistance and speed-power curves essential for ship designers, with continuous validation of code accuracy.
- Speed-resistance curves
- Self-propulsion analysis
- EEDI compliance calculations
- Speed-power predictions
- Added wave resistance (weather factor)
- Validation against model tests
Routinely performed with continuous validation to assess prediction accuracy.
Flow and Wake Computations
Exceptional wake accuracy studying hull shape, scale effects, and roughness effects for well-performing ships.
- Hull shape influence studies
- Roughness effects prediction
- Propeller inflow quality
- Scale effects analysis
- Wake field with appendages
- Energy saving device integration
Exceptional wake accuracy is one of SHIPFLOW’s most appreciated features.
Seakeeping and Added Resistance in Waves
Ship motion and added resistance predictions using SHIPFLOW MOTIONS for regular and irregular waves.
- Time series predictions
- Regular and irregular waves
- Motion response in sea states
- Response amplitude operators (RAO)
- Added resistance in waves
- Operational performance assessment
Predictions using SHIPFLOW MOTIONS solver for comprehensive seakeeping analysis.
Why Choose Flowtech Consulting?
Naval Architecture Expertise
Our team combines deep naval architecture knowledge with advanced CFD capabilities, understanding both the physics and practical ship design requirements.
Proven Methodologies
Decades of experience performing hull optimization, ESD studies, and resistance predictions for leading shipyards and design offices worldwide.
Published Research
Our methods are validated through peer-reviewed publications and continuous comparison with model test data and full-scale measurements.
Efficient Execution
Accumulated experience allows us to perform complex CFD studies efficiently with high confidence in results and recommendations.
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