R&D and Industrial Projects since 2017:

YearProjectTask
2024-2027FloatModular – BMWK Funded Project  – ESOS Wind GmbH (Part-time employment)Design of floating offshore wind energy plattform on base of a modular contruction concept (HexaBase – a Trademark of thyssenkrupp steel) for shallow and deep water conditions
2023-2026CableProtect – BMWK Funded Project  – ESOS Wind GmbH (Part-time employment)Investigation of CPS damages at offshore structure foundations (causes and possible solutions to reduce/minimze damages)
2022-2024DigitShip – BMWK Funded Project –  UDE
(Part-time employment)
CFD assessment of 14.000 TEU CV to determine coefficients for a power prediction tool: E.g.: calm water resistance & added resistance due to wind, wave, drift, shallow water, rudder
2021Scrubber Wash Water Outflow pH-Assessment acc. IMO regulationsCalculation of pH-value of new open loop scrubber system
2020Smoke Gas Propagation Around Offshore Supply VesselCFD investigation of different new funnel designs to improve the exhaust gas propagation on board of a large OSV
2019-2020Full-Scale RANSE Analyses of Calm Water Resistance and Propulsion Tests of a Vessel with different Multiple Podded Drive ConfigurationsFinding the best configuration of multiple podded drive systems (PODs) for a newbuilding project
2019Scrubber Wash Water Outflow pH-Assessment acc. IMO regulationsCFD investigation of different
Calculation of pH-value of new open loop scrubber system
2018-2019CFD Analyses of Temperature and Velocity Distribution in Ventilated Passenger CabinsCFD investigation of different
Test and improvement of HVAC designs for three different passenger cabins by CFD computations
2017-2018Smoke Gas Propagation Around Offshore Supply VesselCFD investigation of different new funnel designs to improve the exhaust gas propagation on board of a large OSV
2017Conceptual Study for an Offshore Energy Production UnitBase design and conceptual study for a modular offshore energy production unit

R&D and Industrial Projects (2003-2016): Conducted during Andreas Brehm’s employment at the Fluid Dynamics Department of Germanischer Lloyd / DNV GL.

YearProjectTask
2014-2016Scrubber Wash Water Ourflow pH-Assessment – Process Developement and Proof of Documentation for 15 NewbuildingsDevelopment of class procedure to review CFD documentation according to MEPC.259(68) compliance (minimum pH-value for scrubber wash water outflows)
2014-2016PerSeeManoeuvring and optimization of ships in real (transport route) conditions
12/2015CFD Investigations of Different Bow Thruster Scallop DesignsDetermination of scallop design influence on resistanceDesigns
10/2015CFD Analysis of Hydrodynamic Forces Acting on SWATHPrediction of forces and moments acting on SWATH in cross flows
2015-2016Flow Assessment of Cooling Water BasinImprovement of flow conditions to reduce debris deposition in cooling water basin
06/2014Numerical Calculation of Roll, Pitch and Heave Decay of an Offshore Structure During Tow-outMotion prediction of offshore structure
2013-2014BUNGASRisk and CFD assessment of LNG bunkering scenarios
12/2013HELIOSCFD computations to analyse the flow of NG through the leakage of the inner pipe and to predict the acting pressure and temperature loads on the outer pipe of a jacketed high-pressure piping system
08/2013PPI – Propulsion Performance IndicatorInvestigating the principles of propulsion improving devices and development of performance indicators
02/2013Computation of Rudder Loads Acting on a Full-Spade and a Semi-Spade Rudder during Steering Gear TestsImprovement of existing load extrapolation from measurements at reduced trial draught to loads in full draught conditions
09/2012CFD Investigations to Reduce Gap Cavitation on a Semi-Spade Rudder of a 4500 TEU Container VesselPrediction and recommendations to minimize rudder cavitation of fast container vessel
05/2012Added Resistance in Waves for Two Different Variants of Cruise VesselsComparison of added resistance for different hull designs
03/2012CFD-Calculation of CO2-Dispersion after Pipeline Explosion on Test Site AreaNumerical pre-calculation for full-scale test of CO2– pipeline explosion
01/2012Investigation of Dynamic Loads of Flexible Tanks Acting on Ship Structures during Roll Motions in SeawaysAvoiding cargo losses
11/2011Speed Loss in Waves and Wave-Induced Torsion of a Wide-Bodied ContainershipVerification of existing regulations regarding torsion loads
09/2011CFD Investigations to Reduce Gap Cavitation on a Semi-Spade Rudder of a 6000 TEU container vesselMinimization of rudder cavitation by using small appendages
05/2011Loads Acting on FPSO Bilge KeelsPrediction of dynamic loads acting on large bilge keels
10/2010SIW – Speed in WavesPrediction of speed loss and manoeuvring in waves for different ship types and sizes (safety issues due to the trend of “slow steaming”)
05/2010Influence of New Profile Forms on Rudder Loads Verification of existing regulations regarding new rudder profile forms
05/2010Aero- and Hydrodynamic Loads Acting on Ships Sailing on Elbe River for the Power Prediction of Assisting TugsData base to predict the number and power of tugs for different ship types and sizes
09/2009Rudder Cavitation Prediction for 6500 TEU ContainershipMinimization of rudder cavitation by small rudder modifications
04/2009Numerical Prediction of Wind Loads acting on Container Stacks Determination of container lashing loads due to wind for different loading conditions
2008-2009Assisting Class Stability Department in about 10 different projectsClass certification of stability documentation
2005-2008MICRUDHydrodynamic and structural investigations of XXL rudders
05/2008Loads Acting on a Rudder of 9000 TEU vesselPrediction of dynamic loads acting on rudder
01/2008Tank Sloshing Investigation for LNGCPrediction of dynamic loads acting on tank structures
2004-2007REALEXNumerical prediction of extreme local loads in realistic conditions
12/2007Sloshing Inside Oil Chemical TankerPrediction of dynamic loads acting on tank structures/ Prediction of free-surface effects of partial filled, large tanks on ship motions
04/2007Loads Acting on Freefall LifeboatsPrediction of loads acting on different lifeboat hull forms during freefall test
02/2007Assessment of Slamming Pressures and Smoke Propagation of Mega YachtOptimisation of heck and funnel design regarding passenger comfort
2005-2006ProRepaSLoads acting on propeller blade
05/2006Sloshing Investigation for 230m TankerPrediction of max. sloshing loads acting inside tank holds
03/2006Sloshing Investigation for 200m TankerPrediction of max. sloshing loads acting inside tank holds
01/2006Hydrodynamic Loads Acting on Zero-Speed Fins of YachtNumerical predictions of loads in seaway for structural design of stabilizing fins
12/2006Computations of Global Loads for a Catamaran FerryUsing RANSE and potential flow methods for prediction of global loads
11/2005Numerical Investigations of Different Ventilation Concepts for Open Top Reefer HoldEnsuring the minimum fresh air supply in order to avoid fan failures and thus loss of charge
09/2005Hydrodynamic Loads Acting on Zero-Speed Fins of Mega YachtNumerical predictions of loads in seaway for structural design of stabilizing fins
07/2005Computation of Water Motions Inside a Ship Lift ChamberPrediction of max. sloshing loads acting inside ship lift chamber
2005Hydrodynamic Loads Acting on Wavepiercing Trimaran Earthrace  Loads acting on trimaran during circumnavigation of world 
2004-2005KAVERPrediction of cavitation induced erosions acting on propeller blades
2003-2004Ventilation of Ship Compartments Prediction of minimum fresh air volume rates for ventilation of ship rooms with high temperature loads (engine rooms and reefer cargo holds)
2003Numerical Prediction of Bow-Flare Slamming Loads acting on Passenger Ferry Determination of slamming loads acting on ships in seaway for the verification of existing regulations

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