Shape Optimization Using FRIENDSHIP-Framework

and STAR-CCM+
CAE Test Case with KRISO KCS and MTU 90° Diffuser

www.friendship-systems.com
Outline

• Introduction
• PART 1 KCS Case
• Geometry
• Integration
• Optimization
• PART 2 90° Diffuser
• Parametric Model
• Target
• Optimized Result
• Conclusion

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 INTRODUCTION

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FRIENDSHIP SYSTEMS
• Founded 2001 in Potsdam/Berlin
• A GL Company, Marine Solution Part since 2009
• Developes and Provides CAE Platform ( FRIENDSHIP-Framework )
• Supports Technical Issues and Projects

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Daehwan Park
• M.Sc. NAOE Pusan National University
• Ph.D Student NAOE Technical University Berlin
• Project Manager FRIENDSHIP SYSTEMS

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 FRIENDSHIP-Framework
• CAD
• Integration Interface
FRIENDSHIP-Framework
• Optimization Engine the CAE platform

CAD Optimization Integration

CAD
Integration Optimization

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 FRIENDSHIP-Framework CAE Experience
• CAD
• Coupling Interface
FRIENDSHIP-Framework
• Optimization Engine the CAE platform

Neptune
FINE/MARINE WAVIS
FreSCO
ICEM + CFX
POSEIDON
HydroMax
NAPA
Nu_SHALLO
RAPID
STAR CCM+
SHIPFLOW • AUTOMATED MESH GENERATION
• MACRO / JOUNAL
In-House Code • COMMAND FILE
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FRIENDSHIP-Framework

Initial Design Variation CFD Optimization

BEST Analysis
DESIGN
S
Initial T
Mesher A
R
& Solver T

FRIENDSHIP-Framework
SIMULATION DRIVEN DESIGN
Optimized

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Selected Cases with Other CFD Codes &
FRIENDSHIP-Framework
Vortex Finn Optimization
Master Thesis of Matia Brenner
(XCHAP of SHIPFLOW)

Exhaust Gas Way Optimization

Luissen Shipyard
(ICEMCFD + CFX)

Butterfly Valve Rib Optimization

Academic Project NAOE PNU
(ICEMCFD + CFX)

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 Cooperation between
CD-Adapco & FRIENDSHIP SYSTEMS

FRIENDSHIP SYSTEMS CD-Adapco

POTSDAM Nurnberg
IGES

STL FILES JAVA MACRO

INTEGRATION

OPTIMIZATION

WIN-WIN Cooperation
CD-Adapco team has never used FRIENDSHIP-Framework
FRIENDSIHP SYSTEMS has never used STAR CCM+
Telephone, Email and Done!!!

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 PART 1 KCS Case

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 GEOMETRY

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Import KCS model in IGES patches
Main Principals
• Lpp 230 M
• B 32.2 M
• D 10.8 M
• Fn 0.26 (24 Knot)
Reference
Kim, W.J., Van, D.H. and Kim, D.H., (2001), “
Measurement of flows around modern commercial ship
models”, Exp. in Fluids, Vol. 31, pp 567-578

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Desingularization

• Singularity in • Divide patches

Stern Valley

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Desingularization

• Extract 4 edge curves • Create coons patch

• Singluarity disappeared

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Desingularization

• Singularity in • Subdivision
Bulb

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Desingularization

• Singularity in • Regularity after

Bulb Subdivision

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Desingularization

• Duplicated IGES Patch

• Cut the corner

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Fill Deck Surface

• Produce deck surfaces from the given patches

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Water-Tight Trimesh

Tolerance 0.01 Tolerance 0.07

Adaptive Tesselation Error 0.01 Adaptive Tesselation Error 0.01

• Joint the patches with gaps

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Water-Tight Trimesh

1_Trimesh

Trimesh Hull
2_Trimesh

2_Trimesh

2_Trimesh

2_Trimesh

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Water-tight Trimesh

Trimesh Deck

Trimesh Hull

Trimesh Transom
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 Variation

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 Change by Parameter Values

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24
 Change by Shift

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25
Change by Shift

6DOF

Scaling
2D Form Variation
3D Form Variation

Lacenby Variation
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Lackenby Variation
• Extraction offset groups from IGES surfaces

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Lackenby Variation
• Extract SAC(Sectional Area Curve) from Hydrostatic Calculation

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Lackenby Variation
• Design Variables

Dv_dLcb

Image Trimesh

Dv_fbdyTanBeg Dv_fbdyTanEnd
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Export STL
• Export the varied image trimesh as STL format.
• .exportSTL() or .exportColourSTL()

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 Integration

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Integration

Definition Configuration Computation

(Define Input & (Compute and
Output) (Set Input Values) Read Output)

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Integration
• Definition
Java Macro

Template files Sim File

Integration Deck.Stl
Editor
Entries Input Files Hull Stl
Transom Stl
Result Files

Result Table
(CSV)

Screenshot 1
Screenshot 2
……

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Integration
• Definition

Example : JAVA Macro Integration

• Just import java macro file

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 Integration
• Configuration
Deck.Stl

FRIENDSHIP- Hull Stl

Framework

Transom Stl

Result Table
(CSV)

Wave Elevation

STAR CCM+ Wave Center

Profile

Drag
Convergency

Streamline

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 Integration
• Computation Argument for POD license
• "-power -podkey
98XXX/x3xXX3Xd/91X9XX== -licpath
1999@flex.cd-adapco.com -batch
automationScale.java setup.sim"

• Set argument

• Set the executable path

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Integration
Test Computation
• Computation • Very small Max. Physical Time (6e-2)
• Check if STAR-CCM+ is integrated.c

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 OPTIMIZATION

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 Automated Optimization Optimum Design

FRIENDSHIP-Framework Optimization Engine

Form Variation Decision Making

< 1. Writes> < 2. Triggers> < 6. Reads>

STLs *.csv
JAVA Macro *.png
SIM

< 4. Run>
Mesh Gen &
< 3. Reads>
STAR CCM+ Computation < 5. Writes>

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Computation Environment in CD-Adapco
• Maximum Physical Time
20.0
• 6 Threads
• Linux

• Duration per Computation

About 2 hours

Selected Max. Physical Time 20

Full Max. Physical Time 30

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Geometry Scaled

Scaling is implemented in JAVA macro.

Model Scaled in 1/31.6

• Lpp 7.27
• B 1.02
• D 0.34
• Fn 0.26
• Rn 1.4x10^7

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Global Search with Sobol Global Search

Design variables
Dv_dLCB [ -0.01, 0, 0.01 ] Single Objective
Dv_fbdyTanBeg [ -30, 0, 30 ]
Dv_fbdyTanEnd [ -30, 0, 30 ]
Optimization

Objective Multi-Objective
Drag force Optimization
Variants number
20

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Select the best variant
Original
Selected
Dv_dLCB = 0.00125
Dv_fbdyTanBeg = - 3.75
Dv_fbdyTanEnd = - 18.75

Drag original 44.2

Drag selected 43.55 (-1.5%)

Setions at regular stations

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 PART 2 MTU 90° Diffuser

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90° Diffuser
Integration via Case Study

• In collaboration with
MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH

• Diffuser: engine component

which turns flow of around 1kg/s,
direction change of 90°

• Hot exhaust gas at approximately 500°C

• Design study for curved part

• Compare with CFD results of a diffuser which is in service

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Parametric Model
Design Variable
• Elbow Shape by Volume Parameter

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Target
• Pressure Drop at Bend Exit
• Uniformity Index at Bend Exit

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 Optimized Result

Objective Original Model MTU Trial and Error Automated Optimization

Pressure Drop [mbar]
47 15 14
(The Lower The Better)
Uniformity Index
0.51 0.86 0.87
(The Higher The Better)

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Optimized Result

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 Conclusion & Outlook

• Auto-Mesh and JAVA Macro of STAR-CCM+ is main feature of this

CAE process.
• Integration is done in 5 minutes.
• Global search leads designers to the further intuition.
• Enlarge CAE cases between
STAR-CCM+ and FRIENDSHIP-Framework

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 Thank you very much for your attention

FRIENDSHIP SYSTEMS GmbH

Benzstr. 2
14482 Potsdam
Germany

park@friendship-systems.com

www.friendship-systems.com