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Workshop 2.1
ANSYS AQWA
Hydrodynamic
Diffraction
Introduction to ANSYS
AQWA
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Workshop 2.1 – ANSYS AQWA Hydrodynamic Diffraction
The AQWA Simulation Process
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CAD
DesignModeler
Hydrodynamic
Diffraction
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Creating geometry ready for import to WB HD
• HD uses imported geometry from DesignModeler. This is used to
create the majority of the AQWA model
– Hull definition
– Morison (TUBE) elements
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• For AQWA specific geometry this is input via the HD user interface
– Point masses
– DISC elements
• The main requirements for WB HD can be summarized as follows:
– Each vessel (or structure) is represented as a single part, as generated in
DesignModeler.
– The panel model must be such that the mesh is up to the waterline.
– The water line defines the global vertical origin for the analysis.
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Vessel/Structure definition
• Each vessel or structure may
consist of one or more bodies,
but MUST be contained within a
Part
• Here we have a ship and a pier.
– The ship consists of two bodies,
one above the water line and a
second below the water line.
– The pier has three bodies,
defining above and below water,
plus the base, which has special
considerations (more on this
later).
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Global axis system in AQWAWB
• The water line defines the AQWA
global reference axis (FRA)
• The geometry is divided at this
point to allow meshing above
and below the water line
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Radiation/Diffraction Analysis Stages
• WB HD for the diffraction analysis consists of five stages
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– Insert HD system and associate geometry
– Add AQWA specific parameters
– Add AQWA specific elements
– Mesh
– Analysis and post-processing
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Worked Exercises
• Three models are going to be considered
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– Single ship
– Two ships demonstrating hydrodynamic interaction
– One ship and a pier demonstrating specific requirements of including a
fixed structure in the analysis
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Insert HD System and associate geometry
• Create HD System (as shown in Lecture 1)
• Import CAD geometry and/or create model directly
• Repair as necessary
• Position the model(s) in the correct vertical and horizontal locations
required for the analysis
• Cut the model(s) at the water line to provide the required delineation
between above and below water (no element splitting)
• Combine bodies associated with a single vessel to form one part.
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