ANSYS AQWA Hydrodynamic Analysis

11/1/2010 - 11/3/2010 (3 Days)

Getting Started -AQWA Basic/Intermediate Course
The course will cover the general use of features within the AQWA Suite and introduce new advanced capabilities in AQWA. An introduction to the expanded Cable Dynamics capabilities will also be included. The latter is licensed as an additional module and permits coupled cable dynamics associated with deeper waters to be addressed.

Programs covered include:

AQWA-LINE: Wave Diffraction/Radiation Analysis
AQWA-LIBRIUM: Equilibrium and Stability Analysis
AQWA-FER: Frequency Domain Analysis. Short Crested Waves + Cable Dynamics
AQWA-NAUT: Non-linear Analysis in Time Domain (regular waves) + Cable Dynamics
AQWA-DRIFT: Time Domain Analysis in Irregular Waves for Mooring Systems + Cable Dynamics
AQWA-Graphical Supervisor: Mesh Generation, Model Visualisation, Animation, Post Processing, Graphing, Analysis Functions and Cable Dynamics.

Prerequisites

The three day course will be of major benefit to all engineers intending to perform hydrodynamic analysis of offshore structures using AQWA. No previous AQWA exposure is required but some knowledge of naval architecture or offshore engineering is desirable. The 2 day intermediate level will be of benefit to existing AQWA users both to introduce the many new capabilities and as a refresher course.

Format

The lectures are interspersed with "Hands on Sessions" that demonstrate the application of each of the modules.

For private courses we recommend a maximum of six attendees.

Topics Covered

Day 1 (first day of full course)

Introduction to AQWA programs and their capabilities
AQWA analysis procedures
Overview of AQWA input data
Element types and definitions in AQWA

Workshops:

Mesh generation using AQWA-GS
AQWA-LINE data preparation and analysis
Finding equilibrium position using AQWA-LIBRIUM and AGS

Day 2 (first day of intermediate course)

New features
Added mass and damping
Environment definition
Mooring systems
Frequency domain analysis
Time domain analysis in regular and irregular waves for moored structures. AQWA-NAUT and AQWA-DRIFT

Workshops:

Performing frequency domain analysis using AQWA-FER and AGS for both long crested and short crested waves.
AQWA-NAUT analysis for regular waves
AQWA-DRIFT analysis for irregular waves
Data post-processing using AGS
Animation in AGS

Day 3

Multiple structure definition and hydrodynamic interaction
Convolution
Cable Dynamics Stand Alone & Fully Coupled

Trouble shooting
Question & Answer Session related to user defined problems.
Workshop - Coupled Cable Dynamics.

Note that order of topics listed above may change during the course.

Location:	ANSYS Horsham Suite 1, Horsham Gates 3 North Street Horsham, West Sussex RH13 5PJ UK
Fee:	£1290 GBP
Registration:	CLICK HERE
Please register your intent to attend one of our classes as early as possible. Registering is not a commitment to attend but an expression of your interest in attending the class. Payment will not be required until the class is confirmed. Please do not make your travel arrangements until you receive confirmation that the class will be held.
More Information:	Email: training-uk@ansys.com Phone: +44 (0) 1403 270066

Additional course dates/locations :

10/19/2010

Houston, TX,USA