Bow wave and spray dynamics by a wedge
Zhaoyuan Wang, Jianming Yang, Frederick Stern
TL;DR
This study uses simulations to explore the complex wave breaking and spray formation processes around a wedge-shaped ship bow, revealing detailed small-scale fluid dynamics phenomena.
Contribution
It provides detailed visualization and analysis of wave breaking mechanisms and spray dynamics specific to wedge-shaped bows, advancing understanding of ship bow wave behavior.
Findings
Identification of thin water sheet formation and overturning sheets.
Observation of fingering and breakup into spray.
Insights into air entrainment during wave breaking.
Abstract
Flows around a wedge-shaped bow are simulated with the aim of investigating the wave breaking mechanism and small scale features of ship bow waves. This fluid dynamics video shows the plunging wave breaking process around the wedge including the thin water sheet formation, overturning sheet with surface disturbance, fingering and breaking up into spray, plunging and splashing, and air entrainment.
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Taxonomy
TopicsPlant Surface Properties and Treatments · Fluid Dynamics Simulations and Interactions · Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer