Full-scale CFD simulation for marine design: An in-depth review

The aim of this paper is to encourage the use of CFD for simulations at full scale. We are confident that the accuracy of properly conducted CFD prediction at full scale is no worse than at model scale, and the reliability of the results is no worse than the reliability of extrapolation from model-scale experiment to full scale. In many cases, full-scale prediction is more accurate and reliable. The reasons for this confidence are based on experience with Siemens’ Simcenter™ STAR-CCM+™ software.