Project Brief:
We were required to help with the selection of motors and drivelines for a set of marine antennae mounted on cruise ships to ensure smooth operations in wind-speeds in excess of 100 miles/hour.
Activities Carried Out:
The fluid volume around the antenna was modelled using Autodesk CFD to determine the pressure-drop and forces on the antenna faces. We carried out transient analyses with moving reference frames. The forces were then used to back-calculate the power required to drive the antenna. This then helped determine the appropriate motor and driveline.
Outcome:
Successful delivery of project, enabling manufacture of the antenna rotor system as per original schedule.
Benefits:
Use of numerical modelling and simulation to stay within project timelines and provide a robust solution with all testing and calculations done virtually.
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