Developed by Robert Allan Ltd.
Bureau Veritas (BV) is the first Classification Society to approve on an “Approval in Principle” basis a new Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)-based performance prediction methodology developed by Robert Allan Ltd. as the basis for granting the service notation escort tug.
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This new option is available for the tug owner, without the delays and expense of model tests or the cost, complexity and inherent potential inaccuracy of full-scale sea trials.
By applying sophisticated CFD techniques within a standardized methodology, Robert Allan Ltd. is able to evaluate escort performance and compliance with Class requirements early in the design process.
Applicable not only to in-house designs, Robert Allan Ltd. is pleased to offer this CFD Escort Analysis as a service to clients interested in evaluating existing tugs or other designs.
While BV is the first major Classification Society to formally accept this advanced methodology, Robert Allan Ltd. is currently working with other IACS members to also obtain their approval of this CFD based methodology.
