Numerical Modeling

Numerical modeling of hydrometeorological regime elements

Numerical modeling of regime characteristics under natural conditions and what they might be after marine structures construction:

  • wind speeds and directions;
  • elements of wind waves and swelling;
  • sea level fluctuations (tidal, storm-surge, seasonal, baric, summary);
  • speeds and directions of littoral, surface and near-bed currents (permanent, tidal, drift, density, summary);
  • migration of suspended and seabed sediments;
  • tsunami parameters;
  • probabilistic characteristics of situations caused by the passage of tropical cyclones (storms and typhoons).

Numerical modeling of delays at port terminals due to hydrometeorological conditions

Simulation of hydrometeorological situations restricting performance of mooring, staying alongside, cargo handling and de-berthing of vessels of various types and deadweight.

Determining the ratio of port terminal lost workdays (LWD) due to hydrometeorological conditions.

Developing project-specific design conditions to substantiate permissible seas parameters.

Preparation and presentation of proposals for amending compulsory port regulations.

Numerical modeling of port water area protection against rough seas

Simulation of wave conditions within the protected port water area under various hydrometeorological situations.

Determining permissible wave heights and periods, and combinations thereof to ensure safe mooring, staying alongside and cargo handling.

Optimization of horizontal location and structural elements of breakwaters and berths.

Preparing initial data for design.

Preparation and presentation of proposals for amending compulsory port regulations.

Numerical modeling of ship maneuvering within port water area

Simulation of ship maneuvering under the tight maneuvering conditions:

  • determining minimal parameters of the approach channel, gateway, roads and operational waters;
  • determining the tugboats required number and specs;
  • developing maneuvering and towing schemes;
  • developing an operation plan when maneuvering under the tight maneuvering conditions.

Preparation and presentation of proposals for amending compulsory port regulations.

Numerical modeling of siltation of port water areas and channels

Simulation of hydrodynamic and lithodynamic processes under the water area natural regime.

Simulation of changes in hydrodynamic and lithodynamic processes characteristics caused by dredging operations.

Predicting siltation of water areas and sea channels.

Developing recommendations to minimize maintenance dredging.

Numerical modeling of sediments spreading in water areas

Simulation of sediments spreading as a result of operation of various types of dredges.

Simulation of sediments spreading during construction works.

Developing recommendations to mitigate adverse impact on the water area.

Presentation of feasibility analyses, ecological part.

Numerical modeling of dusting from open storage areas

Simulation of spreading of particles of coal, iron ore concentrate, alumina and other dusting cargoes under various hydrometeorological circumstances.

Developing recommendations to mitigate adverse impact on ecology.

Developing recommendations for erection of wind barriers.

Simulation of dust spreading with wind barriers erected.

Presentation of feasibility analyses, ecological part.

Numerical modeling of hydrochemical regime in sea water areas and estuaries

Simulation of hydrochemical regime in natural conditions under various hydrometeorological circumstances.

Simulation of changes in the parameters of hydrometeorological regime as a result of marine structures construction or dredging.

Developing recommendations to mitigate adverse impact on ecology.

Presentation of feasibility analyses, ecological part.

Numerical modeling of thermal characteristics in sea water areas and estuaries

Simulation of spreading and mixing of waters discharged from the cooling systems of generating units of thermal and nuclear power plants under various hydrometeorological circumstances.

Developing recommendations for building water intake breakwaters and afflux banks.

Numerical modeling of wave loads on marine structures

Determining wave loads based on numerical hydrodynamic model ihFoam (IH-Cantabria, Universidad de Cantabria, Spain).