CFD Analysis for WASP Device – Oceanbird CFD Analysis of WASP Devices Cape Horn engineering proudly collaborated with AlfaWall Oceanbird AB for CFD Analysis and aerodynamic investigations for their WASP devices. The studied involved various wing concept designs. The main objective of this study was to determine the overall performance of each prospective geometric WASP […]
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CFD Analysis – Tidal Energy Structure, Spiralis Energy At Cape Horn Engineering we pride ourselves on our regular benchmarking that adds confidence to our CFD simulation. The comparison of the Spiralis Energy Axial Skelter test rig was our second in the field of tidal energy, and like the first, we have matched the experimental data within
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CFD Analysis of a foiling hydrogen-powered vessel Foil Assisted Vessels With our long-standing involvement in cutting-edge design for America’s Cup and Vendée Globe foil-assisted racing yachts, spanning decades, we are renowned for our expertise in aerodynamic and hydrodynamic performance. Our flow analyses are continuously proven in a wide variety of other marine applications, including design
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Tidal Turbine Benchmark – Blind Validation Cape Horn Engineering have recently participated in The Tidal Turbine Benchmarking Project, conducted and funded by the UK’s EPSRC1 and Supergen ORE Hub2. The main objective of this benchmark study is to mitigate climate change by accelerating the development of tidal technolo- gies and harnessing the untapped potential of
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FastRig Digital Twin – Humphreys Yacht Design Smart Green Shipping in the UK Cape Horn Engineering were proudly commissioned by Humphreys Yacht Design to help validate and refine the performance of their patented FastRig solid wings, developed for Smart Green Shipping in the UK. FastRig is an innovative, retractable, rigid wing sail, designed to be
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Wind Assisted Ship Propulsion (WASP) Simulation CFD simulation Cape Horn Engineering has developed a simulation workflow to directly compare the efficiency of wind assisted propulsion (WASP) devices. The simulations take into account the most important effects of adding the wings, Flettner rotors or any other type of wind powered device to the vessel. Both the
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EcoClipper – Sustainable shipping initiative As environmental concerns are influencing a greater need for renewable and sustainable energy across the world, specialist technologies are at the forefront of new designs and solutions. The innovative EcoClipper ship concept has been created by a group of visionaries to help reduce global emissions and to create a greener,
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Assisting new technologies for greener shipping Environmental concerns are influencing a greater need for renewable and sustainable energy across the world with specialist technologies being at the forefront of new designs and solutions. The environmental impact of shipping includes air pollution, water pollution, acoustic, and oil pollution. Commercial ships are responsible for more than 18 percent
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Dynamics of Offshore Floating Platforms Cape Horn Engineering was appointed by the global energy company Repsol to conduct CFD simulations on two types of off-shore wind turbine platforms. Floating platforms are exposed to the challenging environment of high winds, strong currents and high sea states. This investigation was carried out to predict the behaviour of the
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Wind turbine efficiency investigations The global market for wind energy at wind farms onshore and offshore is advancing, and it has never before been so important to increase the effectiveness of how turbines are harvesting the wind. At Cape Horn Engineering we apply our expertise in flow analysis and simulation automation from America’s Cup sailing
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