SHIPFLOW – CFD software for ship design
Choose the right fidelity level for your analysis. From fast potential flow to complete RANS simulations and time-dependent motions analysis.
Fast wave resistance optimization using potential flow theory with thin boundary layer method. Ideal for early-stage design and rapid hull form optimization.
Features
Wave Pattern Analysis
Accurate wave making resistance prediction
Surface Streamlines
Visualize flow patterns on hull surface
Friction Drag Estimation
Thin boundary layer method for viscous effects
Boundary Layer Thickness
Critical for understanding flow separation
Typical Use Cases
- Hull form optimization
- Design space exploration
- Bulbous bow design
- Wave resistance studies
Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes solver for complete flow field analysis. Provides high-fidelity predictions of total resistance and propulsion performance.
Features
Complete Flow Field
Detailed velocity, pressure, and turbulence fields
Total Resistance
Combined wave making and viscous resistance
Self-Propulsion Analysis
Predict delivered power and propeller-hull interaction
Free Surface Modeling
Advanced algorithms for viscous free surface flows
Typical Use Cases
- Full-scale delivered power prediction
- Propulsion efficiency analysis
- Appendage design
- Energy-saving device evaluation
Time-dependent solver for ship motions and resistance in waves. Essential for seakeeping analysis and wind-assisted ship performance prediction.
Features
Ship Motions
6-DOF motion prediction in waves
Added Resistance
Resistance increase in seaway conditions
Wind-Assisted Ships
Analyze auxiliary wind propulsion systems
Seakeeping Performance
Evaluate comfort and operability limits
Typical Use Cases
- Seakeeping analysis
- Manoeuvering and free running predictions
- Wind-assisted propulsion
- Dynamic performance evaluation
Module Comparison
| Feature | BASIC | RANS | MOTIONS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wave Pattern |  | | |
| Wave Resistance | | | |
| Pressure Distribution | | | |
| Surface Streamlines | | |  |
| Friction Drag | | | |
| Boundary Layer Thickness | | | |
| Complete Flow Field | | | |
| Total Resistance | | | |
| Self-Propulsion | | | |
| Free Surface Modeling | | | |
| Ship Motions in Waves | | | |
| Added Resistance in Waves | | | |
| Wind-Assisted Performance | | | |
| Typical Runtime (per case) | Seconds/Minutes | Minutes/Hours | Hours |
| Recommended Use | Quick optimization, design exploration | Detailed resistance, propulsion analysis | Seakeeping, manoeuvring, wind-assisted ship performance |
CAESES Integration
Seamless integration with CAESES for parametric CAD and optimization workflows
- Parametric Hull Generation
Automated design variations with intelligent parameterization - Optimization Algorithms
Genetic algorithms, gradient-based, and multi-objective optimization - Automated Workflows
From geometry modification to simulation and post-processing
Typical Workflow
Define hull form parameters
Create Parametric CAD model
Run simulation directly from CAESES
Automated post-processing and reporting
Iterate to find optimal design
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