Computational Fluid Dynamics-Based for Ship Hydrodynamics Applications

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue of Applied Sciences aims to promote the state-of-the-art technical and science–cultural exchange among hydrodynamic researchers in Computational Fluid Dynamics-based for Ship Hydrodynamics Applications (formed 2024.09 with a due date of 2025.04.20).

This Special Issue concerns novel CFD-based hydrodynamics in naval architecture, ocean engineering and other marine-related aspects. Faced with the exciting challenge of new oceanic market demands and the maritime industry, it is extremely significant for researchers from different countries and regions to share innovative CFD technology and further their understanding of marine hydrodynamics and CFD applications.

Hopefully, this Special Issue will provide a forum for a clear overview and deep discussions on the recent research progress in marine hydrodynamics. Meanwhile, it offers high-quality paper publishing services, clear research content, and a rapid review process. Innovative CFD-based Ship Hydrodynamics Applications will enhance the effective and efficient design index (EEDI). The more efficient utilization of ship energy relies on optimizing hydrodynamic performance to promote carbon neutrality engineering.

We also hope that this Special Issue will help researchers obtain better insight into CFD-based studies on ship hydrodynamics, propeller design, cavitation analysis, maneuvering ability, controllability, seakeeping, free surface and wave effects on ships, etc., so that they can make more contributions to the development of marine hydrodynamics research. Furthermore, this Special Issue addresses the following topics:

• Hydrodynamic modeling and simulation for ships.
• Free surface and/or wave effects on ship performance.
• Ship maneuverability with seakeeping performance.
• CFD verification method.
• CFD turbulent modeling and applications.
• CFD trade-off study on hydrodynamic, cavitation, and noise for marine propulsion systems.
• Special propeller modeling and propulsion system design.
• Scale effect on ship hydrodynamics.
• Scale effect on tip-rake propeller.
• Cavitation effect on hull form, rudder, and/or propeller.
• Hydrodynamic optimization of ultra-large cargo ships, including LNG.
• Comprehensive optimization design for clean energy ships using CFD.
• Hydrodynamic shape design on novel marine vehicles, including AUV (autonomous underwater vehicle), USV (unmanned surface vehicle), and ROV (remotely operator vehicle).
• Self-propulsion simulation in one or multi-DOFs.
• AI for optimal ship hydrodynamic design.
• Ship digital twin technology for hydrodynamic performance and applications, etc.
• Ship hydrodynamic modeling in offshore or shallow water areas.
• Active and/or passive wave compensation systems, including hanging ladders and cranes.
• Monitoring and verification technology for ship motion performance on waves.

We sincerely look forward to your contribution.

Dr. Chen-Wei Chen
Prof. Dr. Zaojian Zou
Guest Editors

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