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Advances in Marine Engineering Hydrodynamics, 2nd Edition

A special issue of Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (ISSN 2077-1312). This special issue belongs to the section "Ocean Engineering".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 April 2026 | Viewed by 2833

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Prof. Dr. Yihan Xing

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Department of Mechanical and Structural Engineering and Material Sciences, University of Stavanger, N-4036 Stavanger, Norway
Interests: floating wind turbines; offshore floating structures; marine structures; offshore renewable energy; offshore mechanics; subsea technology
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Prof. Dr. Fengmei Jing

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School of Mechanical and Vehicular Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
Interests: wave energy; tidal energy; offshore wind energy; deep sea energy development; marine equipment design and performance prediction
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Dr. Renwei Ji

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School of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212100, China
Interests: ocean engineering hydrodynamics; offshore renewable energy; floating breakwater technology; fluid–structure interaction; CFD solver development; model experiment techniques
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Dear Colleagues,

The Journal of Marine Science and Engineering is delighted to introduce a new Special Issue, “Advances in Marine Engineering Hydrodynamics, 2nd Edition”, building on the success of the previous edition with the same title.

Marine engineering hydrodynamics is the foundation of marine, ship, coastal, and offshore engineering, covering a wide range of topics related to ship hydrodynamics, ship structural mechanics, and fluid–structure interaction. In recent years, due to climate change and the development of ocean engineering, the subject of marine engineering hydrodynamics has received increasing attention, being widely applied in the fields of offshore renewable energy (wind, tidal, wave, multi-energy integrated system), marine equipment hydrodynamics (ship hydrodynamics, hydroelasticity, tank sloshing), polar engineering, marine aquaculture, coastal protection, marine environment, shipping, and more.

This Special Issue focuses on recent advances in theoretical, computational, and experimental contributions to all aspects of marine engineering hydrodynamics.

Prof. Dr. Yihan Xing
Prof. Dr. Fengmei Jing
Dr. Renwei Ji
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Keywords

  • offshore renewable energy (wind, tidal, wave, multi-energy integrated system)
  • ship hydrodynamics
  • wave–structure interaction
  • hydroelasticity
  • fluid–structure interaction
  • numerical method
  • machine learning
  • model test

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Coupled Dynamic Analysis and Experimental Validation of a 1:15 Scaled Multi-Purpose Offshore Platform Prototype
by Yan Gao and Liang Li
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2026, 14(7), 601; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse14070601 (registering DOI) - 24 Mar 2026
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Multi-purpose platforms, which combine renewable energy generation devices and diverse functionalities, are a smart way to expand the applications of offshore platforms. An environmentally friendly multi-purpose offshore platform is proposed by the ‘Blue Growth Farm’ project, which includes a wind turbine, a set [...] Read more.
Multi-purpose platforms, which combine renewable energy generation devices and diverse functionalities, are a smart way to expand the applications of offshore platforms. An environmentally friendly multi-purpose offshore platform is proposed by the ‘Blue Growth Farm’ project, which includes a wind turbine, a set of wave energy converters, and an aquaculture system. To assess its feasibility and performance, a field experiment is conducted at an offshore site in Italy using a 1:15 scaled outdoor platform prototype. To provide comprehensive insights into the platform’s behavior, in the present work, aero–hydro–servo–elastic coupled numerical models based on the blade element method and potential flow theory are developed for various experimentally tested configurations of this multi-purpose platform. Time domain analyses are conducted to investigate the performance of the outdoor prototype platform under the recorded realistic environmental loads from the field experiment. The numerical results, including platform motion, mooring line tension forces, and wind turbine responses, agree with the corresponding experimental records. For example, the absolute mean value errors for platform roll and pitch motions are approximately 1 degree, validating the developed numerical model. Meanwhile, the present comparative study demonstrates the feasibility of the proposed multi-purpose concept and can provide a reference for similar projects in the future. Full article
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Energy-Harvesting Performance of Twin-Rotor Vertical-Axis Wind Turbines with Phase Interference Under Different Solidities
by Miankui Wu, Renwei Ji, Peng Dou, Chenghang Gao, Yuquan Zhang, Jianhua Zhang, Linfeng Chen and Emmanuel Fernandez-Rodriguez
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2026, 14(5), 508; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse14050508 - 8 Mar 2026
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This paper aims to investigate the aerodynamic variation patterns of twin-rotor vertical-axis wind turbines (TR-VAWTs) considering phase interference under different solidities, and to reveal the interactive mechanism between solidity, phase interference, and aerodynamic loads of TR-VAWTs. This paper first establishes a phase interference [...] Read more.
This paper aims to investigate the aerodynamic variation patterns of twin-rotor vertical-axis wind turbines (TR-VAWTs) considering phase interference under different solidities, and to reveal the interactive mechanism between solidity, phase interference, and aerodynamic loads of TR-VAWTs. This paper first establishes a phase interference aerodynamic analysis model for TR-VAWTs based on two-dimensional computational fluid dynamics (CFD) methods. Secondly, experimental results are used to verify the accuracy of the numerical model. Finally, the variation patterns of aerodynamic forces and wake characteristics of TR-VAWTs under different parameters (solidity, initial phase angle) are explored. The results show that: (1) Each turbine of the side-by-side TR-VAWTs exhibits an increase in the energy utilization coefficient (CP) in comparison with a single rotor. (2) The phase angle exhibits similar influence patterns on the efficiency of TR-VAWTs with different solidities. As the phase angle varies within the range of 30° to 60°, the efficiencies of rotor 1 and rotor 2 under medium-to-high tip speed ratios are both improved, while within the range of 60° to 90°, the efficiencies of each rotor generally decrease. (3) When TR-VAWTs with different solidities are at intermediate phase angles (90° for two blades, 60° for three blades, and 45° for four blades), the efficiencies of each rotor are basically consistent, which is conducive to power transmission. (4) If the intermediate phase angle is adopted as the reference configuration, the pressure influence on the turbines is minimized, which can not only make the power output more balanced but also improve the wake characteristics to a certain extent. Full article
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Piezoelectric Analysis of a Hydrofoil Undergoing Vortex-Induced Vibration
by Shiyan Sun, Yong Yang and Qingfeng Wang
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2026, 14(4), 385; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse14040385 - 18 Feb 2026
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This study numerically investigates the piezoelectric behavior of a hydrofoil under vortex-induced excitation. The fluid field, characterized by a Kármán vortex street forming around the hydrofoil, is solved using the finite volume method (FVM) based on viscous flow theory. The resulting vortex-induced pressure [...] Read more.
This study numerically investigates the piezoelectric behavior of a hydrofoil under vortex-induced excitation. The fluid field, characterized by a Kármán vortex street forming around the hydrofoil, is solved using the finite volume method (FVM) based on viscous flow theory. The resulting vortex-induced pressure is then imported to compute the electric field by solving a coupled electromechanical problem within the finite element method (FEM) framework, which links the electric and strain fields. The temporal and spatial distribution of the voltage under the periodic excitation force is provided, and the affecting factors, including the attack angle and the flow velocity, are analyzed in detail. Full article
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Experimental Study on Suppression and Mechanism of Sloshing Impact Pressure by Vertical Slat Screens Under Broadband Horizontal and Vertical Excitation
by Liting Yu, Xiaoqian Luo, Jingcheng Lin, Jie Fan and Heng Jin
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2026, 14(2), 220; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse14020220 - 21 Jan 2026
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Sloshing-induced impact pressure is a key damage factor for marine liquid tanks. While research aimed at overcoming screen failure in sloshing suppression under high-frequency excitation has focused on wave height, the dataset of impact pressure remains lacking. Moreover, the pattern of pressure suppression [...] Read more.
Sloshing-induced impact pressure is a key damage factor for marine liquid tanks. While research aimed at overcoming screen failure in sloshing suppression under high-frequency excitation has focused on wave height, the dataset of impact pressure remains lacking. Moreover, the pattern of pressure suppression under broadband excitation remains unclear. The primary contribution of this work is the first experimental dataset of impact pressure with vertical slat screens under broadband horizontal and vertical excitation. Second, it reveals pressure suppression patterns by screens across varying excitation frequencies and screen numbers. The results demonstrate that vertical slat screens can effectively suppress pressure. First, screen position matters more than number, proving that suppression is dominated by modal disturbance. Second, wave-height suppression does not reliably represent pressure suppression. Pressure suppression is systematically weaker. An exception occurs under vertical excitation, where pressure suppression can be stronger even when wave-height suppression fails. The results highlight the suppression mechanism dominated by modal disturbance and the instability inherent to parametric sloshing. Wave height, reflecting global potential energy, is effectively suppressed by modal disturbance. Pressure, originating from local kinetic energy, can be effectively suppressed by both modal disturbance and vortex dissipation. Full article
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Influence of Wake Flow on the Ice Accretion Morphology and Distribution of Twin-Cylinder Structures
by Lingxin Tang, Xu Bai, Daolei Wu, Yukui Tian, Xuhao Gang and Baolong Lin
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2025, 13(12), 2315; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse13122315 - 6 Dec 2025
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Ice accretion on arctic vessels and offshore platforms poses serious threats to navigation and operational safety. Existing research has primarily focused on isolated structures. This study employs a combined approach of numerical simulation and experimental validation. It systematically investigates the icing characteristics of [...] Read more.
Ice accretion on arctic vessels and offshore platforms poses serious threats to navigation and operational safety. Existing research has primarily focused on isolated structures. This study employs a combined approach of numerical simulation and experimental validation. It systematically investigates the icing characteristics of tandem twin-cylinders in wake flow fields. This configuration is common yet rarely studied in real marine environments. The model employs two identical cylinders arranged in tandem. It examines the effects of wind speed, distance, diameter, and wind direction angle on ice accretion morphology and distribution. Validation was conducted through wind tunnel tests at 5 m/s wind speed and 2.0 g/m3 liquid water content. Results demonstrate a significant shielding effect from the upstream cylinder wake. As wind speed increases, the ice mass difference between upstream and downstream cylinders widens. Ice mass shows a nonlinear relationship with distance. Minimum ice accretion on the downstream cylinder occurs at 350–450 mm distance. This results from wake pattern transition. The shielding effect exhibits strong nonlinear dependence on wind direction angle. A deviation of 8.2° increases total ice mass by 242.5%. Multivariable analysis confirms these nonlinear mechanisms persist under coupled distance–wind speed variations. This study provides the first systematic revelation of twin-cylinder icing mechanisms in wake flow fields. It offers a validated predictive tool for anti-icing design of arctic marine structures. Full article
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Investigation of Turbulence Intensity Effects on Tidal Turbine Wakes Through the BEM–CFD Method
by Erhu Hou, Yang Li, Lining Zhu, Yanan Wu, Jie Ding and He Wu
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2025, 13(12), 2226; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse13122226 - 21 Nov 2025
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The wake characteristics of tidal turbines are significantly influenced by turbulence intensity (TI) and flow velocity in the marine environment. This study employs the Blade Element Momentum (BEM)–CFD method to model two-bladed horizontal tidal turbine wakes, simplifying the turbine geometry while ensuring computational [...] Read more.
The wake characteristics of tidal turbines are significantly influenced by turbulence intensity (TI) and flow velocity in the marine environment. This study employs the Blade Element Momentum (BEM)–CFD method to model two-bladed horizontal tidal turbine wakes, simplifying the turbine geometry while ensuring computational efficiency. The numerical model, validated against experimental data, demonstrates reliable accuracy. Simulations were conducted for background TI levels of 2%, 6%, 10%, 14%, and 18%. Results indicate that wake regions initially expand and then contract, with the contraction point moving closer to the turbine as TI increases. At 2% TI, the wake influence region extends to an axial distance/diameter (X/D) ratio of 20, while at 18% TI, contraction begins at X/D = 4. Low TI results in more extensive low-speed regions, whereas high TI accelerates wake recovery. As TI increases, the wake’s turbulence rapidly blends with the background, leading to a reduction in turbulence increments within the wake. Additionally, an analytical wake model for tidal turbines was developed, incorporating turbulence intensity into the formula. The predicted curve exhibited good agreement with the CFD data. This model enables a quick and efficient prediction of wake velocity changes under varying turbulence intensities. Full article
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Numerical Analysis of Impact-Freezing and Spreading Dynamics of Supercooled Saline Droplets on Offshore Wind Turbine Blades Using the VOF–Enthalpy–Porosity Method
by Guanyu Chen, Huan Xia, Xu Bai, Daolei Wu and Baolong Lin
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2025, 13(11), 2093; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse13112093 - 3 Nov 2025
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The impact-freezing phenomenon of supercooled saline droplets on cold surfaces poses a serious threat to the operational stability and structural integrity of offshore wind turbines. Compared to freshwater droplets, numerical models for analyzing the impact-freezing behavior of saline droplets typically involve complex physical [...] Read more.
The impact-freezing phenomenon of supercooled saline droplets on cold surfaces poses a serious threat to the operational stability and structural integrity of offshore wind turbines. Compared to freshwater droplets, numerical models for analyzing the impact-freezing behavior of saline droplets typically involve complex physical mechanisms, resulting in high computational costs. This study employs a simplified two-dimensional axisymmetric numerical model that integrates the Volume of Fluid (VOF) method with the enthalpy–porosity approach, enabling rapid analysis of the saline droplet impact-freezing process under marine environmental conditions. The model is validated by comparing the spreading factor curve of saline droplets with a salinity of 35‰ against existing experimental data. Results show that the salinity corresponding to the peak relative deviation shifts with varying impact parameters, depending on the competition between impact dynamics and solidification. Furthermore, the maximum spreading factor decreases with increasing supercooling degree and contact angle but increases with higher Weber number. These findings provide useful correction parameters for improving existing droplet motion and icing prediction models. Full article
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