Gdańsk University of Technology
Gdańsk University of Technology uses Siemens Simcenter solutions in education and research
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Served CFD needs of a wide range of engineering specialties
Supported students in projects including international human-powered submarine design competitions
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Established in 1904, Gdańsk University of Technology (GTU) is one of the oldest autonomous national universities and the oldest 
technical university in Poland. Today it reinforces its position among the best technical universities, certified by national rankings and international authorities.
The Faculty of Ocean Engineering and Ship Technology at the university offers a Ph.D. degree program that tailors the course of study according to the interests of both the student and industrial partners, preparing the student for teaching, research and commercial careers in ocean engineering, marine engineering, and naval architecture.
The university makes extensive use of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation in its education and research activities, and the tool of choice is Simcenter™ STAR-CCM+™ software from Siemens PLM Software. The cooperation of the Gdańsk University of Technology with Siemens began during the “No engineer left behind” program launched by CD-Adapco at the onset of the economic crisis in 2008. The support scheme initiated by CD-Adapco enabled engineers who had lost their jobs or were at risk of losing them, to retrain in CFD simulation and change professions by providing free-of-charge access to software licenses and training. After CD-Adapco was acquired by Siemens and included in the Simcenter software family, the name of the package was changed to Simcenter STAR-CCM+; since then, it has been playing a major role in the Gdańsk University of Technology teaching programs.
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“Simcenter STAR-CCM+ is perfect for teaching and for work with students, as well as for advanced education in the field of CAD/CAM/CAE,” says Dr. Cezary Żrodowski of the Department of Ship Design and Subsea Robotics at the university. “At present, it is one of the primary CFD tools of our Ph.D. students. Both the licensing method and the culture of its use make this software the preferred solution at our university. Among other things, students may use the licenses on a ‘power on demand’ basis not only at the university but also on their private PCs at home.”
The CFD process
The CFD simulation process is typically long, and the time required depends on the accuracy of calculations adopted by the engineer. “Depending on the particular research center, simulation procedures may differ significantly,” Dr. Żrodowski says. “Usually, the process consists of three to four stages. First, the so-called geometry is prepared, then the computational domain is defined, added to the model in the form of a grid, embracing water and air around the examined body.” Finite element and finite volume simulation methods are based on the discretization of space: the test area is divided into a mesh. It is an arduous process that requires experience and has a significant impact on the value of results. Increasing the density of the simulation mesh enables more accurate results that closely reflect real-world behavior, but simultaneously makes the simulation time longer. It is easy to generate a model so large that waiting for the results would take decades. Engineering assumptions are always a compromise between accuracy and calculation time. The simulations enable solving of various types of flow-related problems − from those in micro scale associated with chemical reactions, to those in macro scale, such as water flows around a ship hull or in a river bed.
Simcenter STAR-CCM+ enables users of the software to develop custom macros to automate the activities required during a normal ship design procedure and during model tests. “Not so long ago, the primary method of testing the water flow around ship hulls was testing in a model pool, usually at scales from 1:20 to 1:50,” Dr. Żrodowski says. “Next, the results of such tests were applied to the behavior of actual ships. At present, we complement and most often replace these cost- and time-intensive tests with CFD simulations.”
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“Simcenter STAR-CCM+ is perfect for teaching and for work with students, as well as for advanced education in the field of CAD/CAM/CAE. At present, it is the basic CFD tool of our Ph.D. students. Both the licensing method and the culture of its use make this software the preferred solution at our university.
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should we add some elements modifying the flow near the propeller to increase the propulsion efficiency, or to minimize vibration generated by this type of part in order to improve the comfort of work? Simcenter STAR-CCM+ is a universal tool for many specialties. CFD allows us even to create steel rolling models, as in certain conditions steel can be treated as a fluid.”
Simcenter STAR-CCM+ for students
“Simcenter STAR-CCM+ is oriented for use by engineers,” says Dr. Żrodowski. “It does not require highly specialized knowledge to start calculations, but simultaneously, it includes many advanced features that support complex research projects. The integration with the system during model-ing of the geometry is important. The software accurately simulates fluid mechanics. The ability to purchase the so-called core hours is very convenient and results in a significant reduction in research costs. At the same time, the data generated by the educational and the commercial versions are fully compatible with each other. The compatibility allows users to continue the work started as student exercises during later research at the master or doctoral studies.”
The Nautilus project
Nautilus is the name of the submarine built by the students of the Piksel Research Club of the Gdańsk University of Technology in preparation for a competition in the United Kingdom. It is 2.7 m long and its section reaches merely 61 cm. The designers wanted their submarine to be as small as possible and to generate the minimum water resistance.“
“Simcenter STAR-CCM+ is a universal tool for many specialties.”
Dr. Cezary ŻrodowskiDepartment of Ship Design and Subsea robotics faculty of Ocean Engineering and Ship Technology
Gdańsk University of Technology
The submarine participated in the International Submarine Races (eISR, European ISR) competition of university student teams that takes place each summer in Gosport. The job of the teams is to design and build a human-propelled racing submarine and then to win the race. The entire simulation and calculations for that project were carried out using Simcenter STAR-CCM+. Students also design pedal and solar-powered boats.siemens.com/plmSiemens PLM SoftwareAmericas +1 314 264 8499Europe +44 (0) 1276 413200Asia-Pacific +852 2230 3333
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