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Introduction to 
Hydrodynamic Analysis with Ansys Aqwa

Course Overview

The course will cover the general use of features within the Aqwa software, through the Workbench interface. A mixture of lectures and workshops will provide instruction on model set-up, diffraction analysis, static and dynamic motions analyses for a series of typical marine and offshore configurations.

Prerequisites

  • No previous knowledge of Ansys Aqwa is required.
  • Some knowledge of naval architecture or offshore engineering is desirable.

Teaching Method

Lectures and computer practical sessions to validate acquired knowledge.

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Learning Outcome

Following completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Setup an Aqwa workflow inside Ansys Workbench.
  • Setup the environment in Aqwa: waves, current, wind definition. 
  • Understand the hydrodynamic response basics.
  • Perform analyses including the effects of forward speed.
  • Define cables, articulations and fenders.
  • Analyse multi-bodies with hydrodynamic interaction.
  • Understand the load mapping workflow.

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Learning Options

Training materials for this course are available with a Ansys Learning Hub Subscription. If there is no active public schedule available, private training can be arranged. Please contact us.

 Agenda

This is a 2 day classroom course covering both lectures and workshops. For virtual training, this course is covered over 5 x 2 hour sessions, lectures only.

Virtual Classroom Session 1 

  • Module 01: Introduction and Program Capabilities 
  • Module 02: Hydrodynamic Analysis in Ansys Workbench 

Virtual Classroom Session 2 

  • Module 03: Aqwa Basics: Conventions and Theory 
  • Module 04: Aqwa Basics: Hydrodynamic Diffraction 

Virtual Classroom Session 3 

  • Module 05: Aqwa Basics: Hydrodynamic Response 
  • Module 06: Aqwa Cables, Joints, Fenders and Tethers 

Virtual Classroom Session 4 

  • Module 07: Fixed Structures and Multi-Body Interaction 
  • Module 08: Slender Bodies, Drag Linearization and Nonlinear Drag 

Virtual Classroom Session 5 

  • Module 09: Hydrodynamic Load Mapping from Aqwa to Mechanical 
  • Demonstration: Advanced Usage – Scripting and User-Defined Forces