CFD-informed reduced-order modeling in marine

The marine industry faces a pivotal moment as it undergoes a monumental shift from fossil fuels to emission-neutral solutions, as mandated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Simultaneously, digitalization emerges as a disruptive force, with simulation-driven ship design (SDSD) replacing outdated design approaches. SDSD integrates multi-physics simulation tools, offering high-level automation. Positioned to revolutionize the industry, SDSD addresses challenges in alternative powering solutions and green corridors, the infrastructure enabling green transformation.

While the digital twin (DT) has taken a central role in design processes, the main value proposition stems from the connectivity to the real-life physical system. The solution for this is the executable digital twin (xDT). It leverages standalone, easily adaptable and reusable simulation systems, keeping the mathematical details in the background for an easier user experience. This requires the underlying simulation models to run rapidly. The technology enabling xDT is reduced-order modeling (ROM).

At the conceptual stage, decision-makers and design planners are interested in the assessment of design drivers, such as factors determining capital and operational costs. At the core of xDT is the idea that encapsulated digital models can be utilized by anyone at any given point in time throughout the product lifecycle. The xDT thus enables decision-makers and design planners to assess design drivers, such as factors determining capital and operational costs.

In this webinar, learn about:

• Examples of ROM for the marine industry
• Enablement and application of ROMs for hydrodynamics: powering, seakeeping, maneuvering and structural analysis
• ROM’s integration to the design process