A comparative study on the design of an environmentally friendly RoPax ferry using CFD

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Kavli H. P., Oguz E., Tezdogan T.

OCEAN ENGINEERING, vol.137, pp.22-37, 2017 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 137
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2017.03.043
  • Journal Name: OCEAN ENGINEERING
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.22-37
  • Keywords: RoPax ferry, GHG emissions, Hybrid power plant, Ship design, CFD, SHIP RESISTANCE, SIMULATIONS, OPTIMIZATION, FLOW
  • Middle East Technical University Affiliated: No

Abstract

RoPax ferries are designed for maximum efficiency, enabling smooth loading and unloading of cars, cargo and passengers. When optimising successful RoPax design, a compromise is always made between a light and compact hull geometry with diminished power requirement whilst providing substantial car and passenger capacities.