Essays about: "yacht performance"

Found 5 essays containing the words yacht performance.

  1. 1. Cable Shape Optimization - Drag Reduction of Cables Used in Marine Applications

    University essay from KTH/Teknisk mekanik

    Author : Simon Garpenquist; [2023]
    Keywords : Wind Tunnel Experiment; Computational Fluid Dynamics; Aerodynamic Forces; Drag Reduction; Shape Optimization; Flow around Cylinders; Yacht Racing;

    Abstract : It is important to understand the aerodynamic properties of tensioned cables (e.g. used in suspension bridges and yacht riggings), both for drag reduction and vibrational suppression purposes. READ MORE

  3. 2. A Feasibility Analysis of Natural Composite Alternatives in High Performance Sailing Vessels

    University essay from KTH/Lättkonstruktioner, marina system, flyg- och rymdteknik, rörelsemekanik

    Author : Sabrina Smith; [2023]
    Keywords : F50 catamaran; sustainable materials; marine applications; flax laminates; mechanical testing; environmental analysis; weight distribution; yacht performance;

    Abstract : The construction of high-performance vessels like the F50 catamaran has traditionally prioritized advanced composite materials and performance-driven design. However, there is a growing need to incorporate sustainable materials and practices, with their performance in marine applications remaining relatively unknown. READ MORE

  4. 3. Investigation of open-Source CFD software on shipyards - Analysis of combustion outlets on large yachts using openFoam®

    University essay from

    Author : Carl Jascha Mordhorst; [2019-07-03T12:39:50Z 2019-07-03T12:39:50Z 2011]
    Keywords : Transport; Farkostteknik; Transport; Vehicle Engineering;

    Abstract : Abstract Modern engineering requires detailed knowledge of forces, flow directions and velocities, when designing the vehicles of the future. In the ship building industry this is traditionally done in towing tank and wind tunnel experiments or by the long experience of skilled engineers. READ MORE

  5. 4. Design and models optimisation of asailing yacht dynamic simulator

    University essay from KTH/Marina system

    Author : Paul Kerdraon; [2017]
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    Abstract : This master thesis is concerned with the design and optimisation of a dynamic velocity prediction programmefor high performance sailing yachts. The simulator uses response surfaces methods, maximising the computationaleciency. READ MORE

  6. 5. Conceptual design of a blue water cruiser based on the Storm Bird

    University essay from KTH/Marina system

    Author : Patrik Ekman; Jens Blomquist; [2011]
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    Abstract : This report describes the process of developing a conceptual design of the Storm Bird, a long distance sailing cruiser. The starting point was a boat designed in the mid nineties by the famous Swedish naval architect Håkan Södergren and the aim with the project is to present an idea as to the renewal of the design in a more modern boat. READ MORE