Feature 3 | CAD/CAM
The recent addition of the intuitive Python programming
language
enables marine engineers to create user-defined graphical user interfaces (GUIs) in Workbench that support their pre- and post-processing work. This technology can be accessed via ANSYS Customisation Toolkit (ACT), which supports a customised interface for interactive input, definition of restrictions and constraints, rapid validity checks, and decision-making support at the application level. Full parametric analyses, GUI customisation and the definition of custom loads specific to the marine industry can now be supported in the taskbar. For marine structural studies, ANSYS Mechanical now includes built-in
rotordynamics macros that reflect a more sophisticated way to study rotating machinery on platforms and ships. Te process for setting up analyses and applying loads has been streamlined and shortened. A graphical user interface (GUI) can now be used to define bearing properties such as stiffness and damping, define the rotation plane and apply any loads. When used with Design-Modeller’s parameterisation tools, in conjunction with Design-Xplorer, ANSYS can shave time off the development process. Figure 3 depicts the FE results of a
decompression chamber in a 24 man saturation diving system onboard a dive support vessel. Te design had to meet certain stress criteria from a pressure vessel design code.
Charting a confident course No matter the engineering challenge, simulation software from ANSYS can help deliver the early answers and high level of confidence that marine engineers need to ensure the ultimate integrity of the shipbuilding process. Few product systems face the rigors of marine vessels, but ANSYS can model waves, winds, temperatures and cargo loads with a high level of accuracy and fidelity, says the company. ANSYS is committed to making
continuous improvements that reflect new engineering challenges. Whatever the future brings, ANSYS can help naval architects and marine engineers chart a confident course towards better and more efficient designs. NA
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