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{"title":"Exploring Innovative Methods in Maritime Simulation: A Ship Path Planning System Utilizing Virtual Reality and Numerical Simulation","authors":"Bing Li, Mingze Li, Zhigang Qi, Jiashuai Li, Jiawei Wu, Qilong Wang","doi":"10.3390/jmse12091587","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12091587","url":null,"abstract":"In addressing the high costs, inefficiencies, and limitations of purely digital simulations in maritime trials for unmanned vessel path planning, this paper introduces a ship virtual path planning simulation test system. This system, unbound by temporal and spatial constraints, vividly showcases the navigational performance of vessels. After analyzing the virtual testing requirements for the autonomous navigation performance of unmanned surface vehicles (USVs), we established the overall framework of this system. Data-driven by a numerical simulation platform, the system achieves synchronized operation between physical and virtual platforms and supports interactive path planning simulations between USVs and the virtual testing system. Furthermore, to address the limitations of traditional ship trajectory planning evaluation, this paper develops a global path planning fitness evaluation function that comprehensively considers trajectory safety, navigation distance, and vessel stability, achieving optimal comprehensive routes through the particle swarm optimization algorithm. Test results indicate an average roll reduction of 14.31% in the planned routes, with a slight increase in navigation distance. By integrating two-dimensional curve simulation with three-dimensional visualization, this paper not only overcomes the limitations of purely physical and purely virtual simulations but also enhances the overall credibility and intuitiveness of the simulation. Experimental results validate the system’s effectiveness, providing a novel method for autonomous navigation testing and evaluation of USVs.","PeriodicalId":16168,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Marine Science and Engineering","volume":"295 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142220661","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Experimental Study of Omnidirectional Scattering Characteristics of Complex Scale Targets Based on Coded Signals","authors":"Yongzhuang Tang, Qidou Zhou, Yucun Pan, Xiaojun Lü, Xiaowei Wang","doi":"10.3390/jmse12091590","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12091590","url":null,"abstract":"To investigate the omnidirectional geometric scattering characteristics of an underwater vehicle and the target detection performance of phase coded (BPSK) signals, acoustic scattering tests were carried out in an anechoic chamber using the Suboff scale model. To mitigate the overlapping interference of the direct wave on the scattering wave in the limited test space, physical suppression with an “anechoic cloak” and direct wave cancellation were proposed. Target echo and reflection wave tests at different offset angles were carried out, and the accuracy of the BPSK signal in acquiring highlight features and the feasibility of anechoic chamber tests were verified through comparison with theoretical range profiles. A series of echo and omnidirectional scattering characteristics were obtained through the experiment and simulation, which verified the effectiveness of the low-frequency submarine model detection (there were still strong scattering waves at the dimensionless frequency ka = 1.88). Comparison tests of CW, LFM, and BPSK signals were carried out, and the measured data proved that the BPSK signal had the advantages of low sidelobe, high resolution, and noise resistance in target detection. The acoustic scattering test method designed in this study and the omnidirectional scattering characteristics obtained can be used as a reference for semi-physical target acoustic scattering simulations and practical multistatic detection.","PeriodicalId":16168,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Marine Science and Engineering","volume":"60 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142220663","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Study on the Influence of Chord Length and Frequency of Hydrofoil Device on the Discharge Characteristics of Floating Matter in Raceway Aquaculture","authors":"Ertian Hua, Tao Wang, Mingwang Xiang, Caiju Lu, Yabo Song, Qizong Sun","doi":"10.3390/jmse12091584","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12091584","url":null,"abstract":"To investigate the influence of the chord length and frequency of an oscillating hydrofoil device on the discharge characteristics of floating particulate matter, in this study, we take raceway aquaculture as an example and systematically compare and analyze the flow field characteristics of the hydrofoil device with different chord lengths and frequencies, as well as the sewage discharge performance of the raceway based on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). The results indicate that in the particulate matter discharge process of raceway aquaculture, when the chord length and motion frequency of the hydrofoil device are 0.1 W (W is the width of the raceway) and 1.0 Hz, respectively, the anti-Karman vortex streets produced by the hydrofoil device are less affected by the wall, the flow field is the most uniform, the particulate matter discharge performance is the best, and the final floating particulate matter discharge rate reaches up to 99.09%. Adjusting the chord length of the hydrofoil can effectively ameliorate flow field reflux issues, enhancing the uniformity and flow performance of the flow field. When the chord length is 0.1 W, the uniformity of the flow field is optimal. When the chord length is 0.2 W, the flow performance of the flow field is superior. Increasing the frequency enhances the flow performance of the flow field, with an average increase of 0.1 Hz in motion frequency leading to a 19.42% improvement in the average velocity at the outlet. Based on this, we recommend the use of a hydrofoil device with a chord length of 0.1 W and a motion frequency of 1.0 Hz in the raceway aquaculture system to achieve optimal particulate matter discharge performance, providing a theoretical basis and practical guidance for using hydrofoil devices to improve the efficiency of floating particulate matter treatment in raceway aquaculture environments.","PeriodicalId":16168,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Marine Science and Engineering","volume":"46 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142220657","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Numerical Analysis of Leading-Edge Roughness Effects on the Aerodynamic Performance of a Thick Wind Turbine Airfoil","authors":"Wei Zhang, Kuichao Ma, Chang Cai, Xiangyu Sun, Jun Zhang, Xiaohui Zhong, Xiaomin Rong, Qing’an Li","doi":"10.3390/jmse12091588","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12091588","url":null,"abstract":"The aerodynamic performance of wind turbine airfoils is crucial for the efficiency and reliability of wind energy systems, with leading-edge roughness significantly impacting blade performance. This study conducts numerical simulations on the DU 00-W-401 airfoil to investigate the effects of leading-edge roughness. Results reveal that the rough airfoil exhibits a distinctive “N”-shaped lift coefficient curve. The formation mechanism of this nonlinear lift curve is primarily attributed to the development of the trailing-edge separation vortex and variations in the adverse pressure gradient from the maximum thickness position to the trailing-edge confluence. The impact of different roughness heights is further investigated. It is discovered that when the roughness height is higher than 0.3 mm, the boundary layer can be considered fully turbulent, and the lift curve shows the “N” shape stably. When the roughness height is between 0.07 mm and 0.1 mm, a transitional state can be observed, with several saltation points in the lift curve. The main characteristics of different flow regimes based on different lift curve segments are summarized. This research enhances the understanding of the effects of leading-edge roughness on the aerodynamic performance of a thick wind turbine airfoil, and the simulation method for considering the effect of leading-edge roughness is practical to be applied on large-scale wind turbine blade to estimate the aerodynamic performance under rough leading-edge conditions, thereby supporting advancements in wind turbine technology and promoting the broader adoption of renewable energy.","PeriodicalId":16168,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Marine Science and Engineering","volume":"61 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142220660","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Dynamic Characteristics Analysis of the DI-SO Cylindrical Spur Gear System Based on Meshing Conditions","authors":"Yong Zhu, Shida Zhang, Shengnan Tang, Zhengxi Chang, Renyong Lin, Lingbo Zhang","doi":"10.3390/jmse12091589","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12091589","url":null,"abstract":"The dual-input single-output (DI-SO) cylindrical spur gear system possesses advantages such as high load-carrying capacity, precise transmission, and low energy loss. It is increasingly becoming a core component of power transmission systems in maritime vessels, aerospace, marine engineering, and construction machinery. In practical operation, the stability of the DI-SO cylindrical spur gear system is influenced by complex excitations. These excitations lead to nonlinear vibration, meshing instability, and noise, which affect the performance and reliability of the entire equipment. Hence, the dynamic performance of the DI-SO cylindrical spur gear system is thoroughly investigated in this research. The impact of excitations and nonlinear factors on the dynamic characteristics was investigated comprehensively. A comparative analysis of the gear system was conducted by establishing a bending–torsional coupling vibration analysis model under synchronous and asynchronous meshing conditions. Nonlinear factors such as periodic time-varying meshing stiffness, meshing damping, friction coefficient, friction arms, load sharing ratio, comprehensive transmission error, and backlash were considered in the proposed model. Then, the effect laws of excitations and nonlinear factors such as meshing frequency, driving load fluctuation, backlash, and comprehensive transmission error were analyzed. The results indicate that the dynamic characteristics exhibited staged stable and unstable states under different meshing frequencies and meshing conditions. At the medium-frequency meshing stage (0.96 × 104~1.78 × 104 Hz), alternating phenomena of multi-periodic, quasi-periodic, and chaotic motion states were observed. Moreover, the root mean square value (RMS) of the dynamic transmission error (DTE) in the asynchronized gear system was generally higher than that in the synchronized gear system. It was found that selecting the appropriate meshing condition could effectively reduce the amplitude of the DTE. Additionally, the dynamic performance could be significantly improved by adjusting control parameters such as driving load fluctuation (0~179 N), backlash (0.8 × 10−4~0.9 × 10−4 m), and comprehensive transmission error (7.9 × 10−4~9.4 × 10−4 m). The research results provide a theoretical guidance for the design and optimization of the DI-SO cylindrical spur gear system.","PeriodicalId":16168,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Marine Science and Engineering","volume":"5 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142220695","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Identification of Single-Blade Angle Variation in Axial Flow Pumps Based on the Variational Mode Decomposition Method","authors":"Hongmei Zou, Fangping Tang, Miao Yu, Jie Shen, Zezhong Zhu, Liang Dai, Haiyu Liu","doi":"10.3390/jmse12091586","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12091586","url":null,"abstract":"Pressure pulsations are crucial data within the flow field of a pump, and the characteristics of these pulsations can reveal changes in the internal flow. Based on model experiments, this paper obtained pressure pulsation data under two blade conditions and compared direct time-domain observations, peak-to-peak value changes, and the VMD decomposition method. The results show that even when it is known that one blade condition has changed, it is not possible to determine this through direct observation of pressure pulsation changes. The peak-to-peak value changes indicate that under special flow conditions, they are easily affected by different operating conditions, which can interfere with the results. In contrast, the VMD method, which decomposes the signal into low-frequency components, can better display anomalies within the pressure pulsation cycle and is less susceptible to the interference of flow conditions, offering some reference significance for diagnosing the blade operating conditions of the main pump.","PeriodicalId":16168,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Marine Science and Engineering","volume":"8 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142220659","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Advances in Research for Mechanical Characteristics of Vertically Loaded Anchors for Offshore Platforms under Cyclic Loads","authors":"Dapeng Li, Baoliang Zhang, Guoqi Xing, Jian Li","doi":"10.3390/jmse12091581","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12091581","url":null,"abstract":"Vertically loaded anchors (VLAs) are widely used as mooring foundations in marine environments. Their working conditions typically involve deep-sea seabed, frequently subjected to cyclic loads induced by wind, waves, and currents. Therefore, understanding the mechanical properties of VLAs under cyclic loading is essential for ensuring the safety of mooring systems. This paper summarizes the current research status on the mechanical properties of VLAs under cyclic loading, analyzing the mechanisms by which cyclic loads affect these properties. Additionally, it reviews and summarizes the research methods applied to studying VLAs under cyclic loading, discussing the issues inherent in various methodologies. Finally, it provides an outlook on future research into VLAs under cyclic loading, laying the groundwork for subsequent studies on the bearing mechanisms of novel VLAs, such as the double-plate vertically loaded anchor (DVLA), under cyclic loading.","PeriodicalId":16168,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Marine Science and Engineering","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142220697","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Current Loads on a Horizontal Floating Flexible Membrane in a 3D Channel","authors":"Sarat Chandra Mohapatra, C. Guedes Soares, Kostas Belibassakis","doi":"10.3390/jmse12091583","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12091583","url":null,"abstract":"A 3D analytical model is formulated based on linearised small-amplitude wave theory to analyse the behaviour of a horizontal, flexible membrane subject to wave–current interaction. The membrane is connected to spring moorings for stability. Green’s function approach is used to obtain the dispersion relation and is utilised in the solution by applying the velocity decomposition method. On the other hand, a brief description of the experiment is presented. The accuracy level of the analytical results is checked by comparing the results of reflection and the transmission coefficients against experimental data sets. Several numerical results on the displacements of the membrane and the vertical forces are studied thoroughly to examine the impact of current loads, spring stiffness, membrane tension, modes of oscillations, and water depths. It is observed that as the value of the current speed (CS) rises, the deflection also increases, whereas it declines in deeper water. On the other hand, the spring stiffness has minimal effect on the vibrations of the flexible membrane. When vertical force is considered, higher oscillation modes increase the vertical loads on the membrane, and for a mid-range wavelength, the vertical wave loads on the membrane grow as the CS increases. Further, the influence of the phase and group velocities are presented. The influences of CS and comparisons between them in terms of water depth are presented and analysed. This analysis will inform the design of membrane-based wave energy converters and breakwaters by clarifying how current loads affect the dynamics of floating membranes at various water depths.","PeriodicalId":16168,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Marine Science and Engineering","volume":"53 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142227295","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Mechanisms of Proppant Transport in Rough Fractures of Offshore Unconventional Reservoirs: Shale and Tight Sandstone","authors":"Biao Yin, Yishan Lou, Shanyong Liu, Peng Xu","doi":"10.3390/jmse12091582","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12091582","url":null,"abstract":"After hydraulic fracturing, unconventional reservoirs frequently encounter challenges related to limited effective proppant support distance and suboptimal proppant placement. Due to the strong heterogeneity of offshore reservoirs, which causes varying fracture roughnesses depending on different lithologies, a systematic study of the relationship between roughness and proppant transport could optimize operational parameters. This study incorporates the box dimension method for fractal dimension analysis to quantify roughness in auto-correlated Gaussian distributed surfaces created by true triaxial tests. Combined with the numerical analysis of (computational fluid dynamics) CFD-DEM (discrete element method) for bidirectional coupling, the laws of proppant deposition and transport processes within fractures with different roughnesses are obtained through comparative verification simulations. The results show that for rougher fractures of shale, the proppants are transported farther, but at JRC_52, (joint roughness coefficient), where there may be plugging in curved areas, there is a risk of near-well blockages. Compared to the smooth model, fluctuations in JRC_28 (tight sandstone) drastically increase turbulent kinetic energy within the fracture, altering particle transport dynamics. Moreover, smaller proppants (d/w ≤ 0.3) exhibit better transport capacity due to gravity, but the conductivity of the proppant is limited when the particles are too small. A d/w of 0.4 is recommended to guarantee transport capacity and proppant efficiency near the well. Additionally, proppants injected sequentially from small to large in shale fractures offer optimal propping effects, and can take advantage of the better transport capacity of smaller proppants in rough fractures. The large proppant (d/w = 0.8) is primarily deposited by gravity and forms a sloping sand bed, which subsequently ensures the aperture of the fractures. This research provides a fresh perspective on the influence of fracture roughness on proppant transport in offshore unconventional reservoirs and offers valuable considerations for the order of proppant injection.","PeriodicalId":16168,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Marine Science and Engineering","volume":"5 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142220694","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Stereo Particle Image Velocimetry Measurement of the Flow around SUBOFF Submarine under Yaw Conditions","authors":"Mo Chen, Nan Zhang, Ziyan Li, Junliang Liu, Lan Yu, Wentao Zheng, Xuan Zhang","doi":"10.3390/jmse12091576","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12091576","url":null,"abstract":"To gain a better understanding of the complex flow dynamics and stealth characteristics of submarines under maneuvering conditions, flow field experiments were conducted on the SUBOFF submarine model in the large low-speed wind tunnel at the China Ship Scientific Research Center (CSSRC). The three-dimensional velocity field above the hull at 6° and 9° yaw angles was captured using the stereo particle image velocimetry (SPIV) system. The experimental Reynolds numbers were selected as ReL = 0.46 × 107 and ReL = 1.08 × 107. The wake of the sail and the junction between the sail root and the hull were analyzed in detail, focusing on the core flow of the sail-tip vortex. The results revealed that at a larger yaw angle, the vorticity magnitude and turbulent kinetic energy (TKE) of the wake increased, and the downwash effect of the sail-tip vortex center became more pronounced. Furthermore, a higher Reynolds number resulted in an even more significant downwash of the vortex center, accompanied by a slight deviation towards the suction side. These experimental findings can contribute to the enrichment of the benchmark database for validating and improving numerical simulations of submarine wakes.","PeriodicalId":16168,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Marine Science and Engineering","volume":"65 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142220504","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}