CFD Applications in Ship and Offshore Hydrodynamics (2nd Edition)

Dear Colleagues,

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) methods are becoming an increasingly reliable and indispensable tool in the field of ship and offshore hydrodynamics, playing a key role in advancing their design, analysis, and optimization. The ability of CFD to simulate complex fluid flows offers a significant advantage over traditional experimental methods. While physical experiments often require expensive facilities and long preparation times, CFD provides a faster and more cost-effective alternative. Moreover, CFD delivers a highly detailed understanding of local flow characteristics. Since the overall performance of ships and offshore structures, as well as their environmental footprint, is largely determined by their hydrodynamic characteristics, the need for rapid and accurate evaluation methods is essential. This has led to an increasing demand for advanced numerical tools and methodologies that can predict complex hydrodynamic behaviors with high fidelity, paving the way for innovative solutions in naval architecture and ocean engineering.

Through parametric studies and optimization techniques, CFD can help identify robust, efficient, and economically viable solutions for both new designs and retrofits. Given the growing emphasis on environmental sustainability, CFD’s ability to assess the hydrodynamic performance of ships and offshore structures under various operating conditions is essential for minimizing fuel consumption, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and ensuring compliance with increasingly stringent environmental regulations.

The aim of the 2nd edition of this Special Issue is to gather state-of-the-art contributions in numerical ship and offshore hydrodynamics, reflecting the latest advancements in the field. We welcome researchers to submit original contributions that address key hydrodynamic challenges, as well as review articles on the latest developments and emerging trends in ship and offshore hydrodynamics.

Prof. Dr. Nastia Degiuli
Dr. Ivana Martić
Guest Editors

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