LNG Tanks and Sloshing (Kvaerner-Moss) | FLOW-3D

This simulation shows the complex, fully-coupled motion of an LNG tanker moving in waves, as captured by FLOW-3D. The sloshing of fluid in the tanks affects the dynamics of the vessel, which contains bilge keels and a bulbous bow to help it maintain stability in incident waves. Notice also that the fluid sloshing in the tanks has a phase shift from the motion of the ship, as expected. The moving object model, the density evaluation model and the wave generation boundary conditions in FLOW-3D can assist maritime engineers in analyzing similar problems. Learn more at