Numerical simulation of wave interacting with a submerged cylinder using a 2D RANS model

• Published in: Journal of hydro-environment research Vol. 12; pp. 1 - 15
• Main Authors: Inverno, João, Neves, Maria Graça, Didier, Eric, Lara, Javier L.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.09.2016
• Subjects: Drag and inertia coefficients; Hydrodynamic forces; RANS modeling; Submerge circular cylinder; Hydrodynamic forces; Submerge circular cylinder; RANS modeling; Drag and inertia coefficients

•Accuracy of a 2D RANS model IH2VOF to simulated forces on a submerged cylinder is verified.•The same trend of fundamental quantities with the gap between the cylinder and the bottom was obtained.•Lift forces and streamlines show good agreement compared with the experimental results.•The Morison met...