Comparison of experimental and numerical sloshing loads in partially filled tanks

• Published in: Ships and offshore structures Vol. 6; no. 1-2; pp. 15 - 43
• Main Authors: Brizzolara, S., Savio, L., Viviani, M., Chen, Y., Temarel, P., Couty, N., Hoflack, S., Diebold, L., Moirod, N., Iglesias, A. Souto
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Cambridge Taylor & Francis Group 01.03.2011; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: CAD; CFD; Comparative analysis; Computer aided design; Containers; Free surfaces; Hydrodynamics; Load; Numerical analysis; RANS; sloshing; SPH; Structural engineering

Sloshing describes the movement of liquids inside partially filled tanks, generating dynamic loads on the tank structure. The resulting impact pressures are of great importance in assessing structural strength, and their correct evaluation still represents a challenge for the designer due to the hig...