A numerical model is presented for ship-induced sediment transport, focusing on the fundamental role of propeller jet flow. The new module has been implemented in the open-source numerical model FUNWAVE in order to reproduce the effect of the propeller on sediment transport. Numerical simulations have been performed for both stationary and moving vessel cases, as well as for different values of propeller revolution speed. Numerical results are presented for the propeller-induced velocity field and the resulting morphological evolution of the seabed. Qualitative similarities are observed between the numerical results and literature experimental findings, showing the ability of the model to mimic complex morphodynamic processes induced by ship propellers. Compared to stationary vessel cases, smaller scour depths are generated in moving vessel cases. It is concluded that the effect of the propeller provides a major contribution to the mobilization and suspension of seabed sediment, and it should not be neglected in numerical models for ship-induced sediment transport.

Ship-Forced Sediment Transport: A New Model for Propeller Jet Flow / Colangeli, Carola; Leftheriotis, Georgios; Dimas, Athanassios; Brocchini, Maurizio. - In: WATER. - ISSN 2073-4441. - STAMPA. - 16:12(2024). [10.3390/w16121647]

Ship-Forced Sediment Transport: A New Model for Propeller Jet Flow

Colangeli, Carola
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Brocchini, Maurizio
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2024-01-01

Abstract

A numerical model is presented for ship-induced sediment transport, focusing on the fundamental role of propeller jet flow. The new module has been implemented in the open-source numerical model FUNWAVE in order to reproduce the effect of the propeller on sediment transport. Numerical simulations have been performed for both stationary and moving vessel cases, as well as for different values of propeller revolution speed. Numerical results are presented for the propeller-induced velocity field and the resulting morphological evolution of the seabed. Qualitative similarities are observed between the numerical results and literature experimental findings, showing the ability of the model to mimic complex morphodynamic processes induced by ship propellers. Compared to stationary vessel cases, smaller scour depths are generated in moving vessel cases. It is concluded that the effect of the propeller provides a major contribution to the mobilization and suspension of seabed sediment, and it should not be neglected in numerical models for ship-induced sediment transport.
2024
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