This article presents theoretical and computational studies with Computational Fluids Dynamics (CFD) tools of an Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), required to obtain reliable visual information, used for surveillance and maintenance of ship shells and underwater structures of Colombian port facilities. The thrust force is analyzed at the operational conditions by using CFD tools (FLUENT™, CFX™, COSMOSFLOW™) and the information about forces, torques and power of the vehicle’s thrusters is obtained. The commercial propellers were modeled by using a reverse engineering process with a 3D scanner and Computer Aided Design (CAD) software (RAPIDFORM™). The results obtained with the CFD package allowed to evaluate several operating scenarios of the vehicle that are used for feedback purposes in the design process of the ROV before it be manufactured.
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ASME 2008 27th International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering
June 15–20, 2008
Estoril, Portugal
Conference Sponsors:
- Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering Division
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978-0-7918-4821-0
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Modeling and Simulation of an Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) for Surveillance and Inspection of Port Facilities Using CFD Tools Available to Purchase
Rau´l A. Valencia,
Rau´l A. Valencia
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Medelli´n, Colombia
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Juan A. Rami´rez,
Juan A. Rami´rez
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Medelli´n, Colombia
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Luis B. Gutie´rrez,
Luis B. Gutie´rrez
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Medelli´n, Colombia
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Manuel J. Garci´a
Manuel J. Garci´a
Universidad EAFIT, Medelli´n, Colombia
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Rau´l A. Valencia
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Medelli´n, Colombia
Juan A. Rami´rez
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Medelli´n, Colombia
Luis B. Gutie´rrez
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Medelli´n, Colombia
Manuel J. Garci´a
Universidad EAFIT, Medelli´n, Colombia
Paper No:
OMAE2008-57459, pp. 329-338; 10 pages
Published Online:
July 27, 2009
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Valencia, RA, Rami´rez, JA, Gutie´rrez, LB, & Garci´a, MJ. "Modeling and Simulation of an Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) for Surveillance and Inspection of Port Facilities Using CFD Tools." Proceedings of the ASME 2008 27th International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering. Volume 4: Ocean Engineering; Offshore Renewable Energy. Estoril, Portugal. June 15–20, 2008. pp. 329-338. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57459
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