Orca3D Marine CFD - Advanced Features

Turning Analysis with 6 DOF
This is an outline of the steps to do a self-propelled 6 DOF turning analysis, beginning with a straight ahead run to get to equilibrium and then deflecting...
Tue, 28 Jun, 2022 at 9:03 AM
Analysis in Regular Waves
Running an analysis with Orca3D Marine CFD in regular waves is quite straightforward, although it does require a few tweaks to the standard workflow. Rememb...
Wed, 16 Mar, 2022 at 3:15 PM
Performing a Double-Body Analysis with the Submerged Body Template
In this example we will use a foil/bulb combination as the example geometry as shown below. Start by making sure the geometry forms a closed body in Rhino. ...
Tue, 1 Feb, 2022 at 4:05 PM
Using a Controller to Adjust RPM to Reach a Target Speed
SimericsMP has a proportional–integral–derivative (PID) controller module that will let you control the speed of the model via the rpm (as well as many othe...
Mon, 14 Mar, 2022 at 2:04 PM
Captive Model Simulation (Pure Yaw and Sway Tests)
In order to perform a "pure yaw" test with Orca3D Marine CFD you will need to follow these steps. Note that this requires the Premium version. ...
Wed, 7 Jun, 2023 at 1:28 PM
Roll Decay Analysis
This functionality requires the Premium version of Orca3D Marine CFD (Simerics-MP). To perform a roll decay analysis you need to start with an existing ...
Wed, 18 Jan, 2023 at 8:01 AM