Two packages are available.
ANSYS AQWA Diffraction provides an integrated facility for developing the primary hydrodynamic parameters required for undertaking complex motions and response analysis. Model creation can be performed through a connection with ANSYS DesignModeler with the new AQWAWB application or via ANSYS Mechanical tools using a provided ANSYS APDL macro. Hydrodynamic analysis results (i.e., motions and pressures) can be transferred to ANSYS, ASAS or generically defined FE models for subsequent structural analysis.
ANSYS AQWA Suite extends ANSYS AQWA Diffraction to include analysis capabilities for global performance of moored and/or connected systems subject to random sea states. Simulations may be static, or dynamic in the frequency and/or time domain. More advanced requirements, such as dynamic position systems and energy dissipation can be accomplished through a User Defined Function.
» What's New in ANSYS AQWA 12.0
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Integrated System
Integrated system for undertaking hydrodynamic and mooring analyses |
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Modeling Flexibility
A standard panel discretization of the hull is utilized in the radiation/diffraction stage of the simulation |
Total Capability for all Hydrodynamic Applications
General purpose hydrodynamics analysis tool providing enormous flexibility to address most types of problems |
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Multiple Body Articulations
Can take account of hydrodynamic interaction between adjacent vessels and structures |
Multiple Body Articulations
Ability to handle up to a maximum of 50 structures and 50 articulations |
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Coupled Cable Dynamics
As an optional extra it is possible for AQWA to include the effects of line dynamics by modeling the mooring lines as a series of rod elements |
External Force Dynamic Link Libraries
Ability to include a user defined external force algorithm via a dynamic link library (DLL) |
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Functional Interface to Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Excel Add-In permits direct interrogation of the AQWA database via the Insert Function facility |
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