Validation of a simulation method for progressive flooding

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Ruponen, Pekka^{; ;} | Sundell, Tom | Larmela, Markku

Affiliations: Helsinki University of Technology, Finland | Napa Ltd., Finland

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Abstract: A new simulation method for progressive flooding has been developed. The method is based on the pressure-correction technique and it is capable of dealing with coupled water and airflows. The iterative structure ensures time-accurate simulations with complex systems of flooded compartments. The principles of the simulation method are briefly described with the main emphasis on the simulation of the performed model tests and on the validation of the method. Furthermore, the simulation method is tested with a case study in order to research the effects of the level of the modeling details and ventilation.

Keywords: Progressive flooding, simulation method, model test, validation, case study

Journal: International Shipbuilding Progress, vol. 54, no. 4, pp. 305-321, 2007