CFD software options for Hull Resistance curves

[Dolfiman]

This thesis with proposed regression formulations in clear and with their coefficients (which is rare) can be helpful :" Re-evaluation of resistance prediction for high-speed round bilge hull forms" by Jae Won, Florida institute of technology , based on old to recent experiments :

• NPL (1969)
  
  
• S-NPL (1994)
  
  
• SKLAD (1972-1980) and
  
  
• AMERC (1984-2000)

Not yet used myself but seems very good and well documented at first glance :
https://repository.lib.fit.edu/bitstream/handle/11141/783/Won, Jae, Re-evaluation of resistance ....pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y

 

[ram68ocean]

Here are some Resistance and Power curves for different methods I got using Maxsurf.
Holtrop and Fung give similar results. I am planning to use these results as a starting point.
Bare Hull Resistance in calm water at 8 knots = 3.1 kilo Newtons
Power in calm water at 8 knots (50% efficiency) = 26 kilo Watts

 

[Ad Hoc]

Have you decided not to read the Bailey series; which is more appropriate?

 

[ram68ocean]

Have you decided not to read the Bailey series; which is more appropriate?

They give the same result for 8 knots (NPL Bailey and Holtrop)! I am really impressed with the outcome.