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Díaz Ojeda Hr, Oyuela S, Sosa R, Otero Ad, Pérez Arribas FAuthorArribas, FpCorresponding Author

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April 11, 2024
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Fishing Vessel Bulbous Bow Hydrodynamics-A Numerical Reverse Design Approach

Publicated to: Journal Of Marine Science And Engineering. 12 (3): 436- - 2024-03-01 12(3), DOI: 10.3390/jmse12030436

Authors:

Ojeda, HRD; Oyuela, S; Sosa, R; Otero, AD; Arribas, FP
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Affiliations

Ctr Simulac Computac Aplicac Tecnol CSC, Consejo Nacl Invest Cient & Tecn CONICET - Author
Inst Tecnol & Ciencias Ingn Hilario Fernandez Long, Canal Experiencias Arquitectura Naval CEAN - Author
Inst Univ Sistemas Inteligentes & Aplicac Numer In, Univ Palmas Gran Canaria - Author
Univ Buenos Aires, Fac Ingn, Canal Experiencias Arquitectura Naval CEAN - Author
Univ Politecn Madrid, Dept Arquitectura Construcc & Sistemas Ocean & Nav, Calle Ramiro Maeztu 7 - Author
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Abstract

Naval hydrodynamics typically focus on reducing ship resistance, which can be achieved by incorporating a bulbous bow. This feature is commonly used in the merchant fleet and smaller vessels, such as fishing boats, to minimize wave-making resistance. However, it is important to note that the use of a bulbous bow may not always be necessary or effective in all ship designs. In some cases, fishing ship designs may include a bulbous bow that is not optimized due to the use of procedures and methods intended for larger merchant ships or based on past experience. This study examines the effect of different bow designs, including the bulbous bow, on ship resistance in calm water, with a focus on a typical Argentinian trawler fishing vessel. The objective of this research is to assess the hydrodynamics of various designs for a particular ship by modifying its vessel lines. Firstly, the bulbous bow is removed, and then the reduction in ship resistance achieved by the bulbous bow under different load conditions and speeds is evaluated by comparing the vessel with and without the bulbous bow. The numerical analysis is performed using OpenFOAM, and the results are validated through towing tank experiments. This research indicates that the performance of the bulbous bow varies under different conditions. Therefore, it is recommended to conduct an initial study and a full evaluation of the design and operation alternatives.
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Keywords

Bulbous bowEfd and cfdFishing vesselsShip designShip resistance

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Journal Of Marine Science And Engineering due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency WoS (JCR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2024 there are still no calculated indicators, but in 2023, it was in position 7/25, thus managing to position itself as a Q2 (Segundo Cuartil), in the category Engineering, Marine. Notably, the journal is positioned en el Cuartil Q2 para la agencia Scopus (SJR) en la categoría Civil and Structural Engineering.

Independientemente del impacto esperado determinado por el canal de difusión, es importante destacar el impacto real observado de la propia aportación.

Según las diferentes agencias de indexación, el número de citas acumuladas por esta publicación hasta la fecha 2025-12-22:

  • WoS: 3
  • Scopus: 5
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Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-12-22:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 14 (PlumX).

With a more dissemination-oriented intent and targeting more general audiences, we can observe other more global scores such as:

    It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

    • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
    • Assignment of a Handle/URN as an identifier within the deposit in the Institutional Repository: https://oa.upm.es/90215/

    As a result of the publication of the work in the institutional repository, statistical usage data has been obtained that reflects its impact. In terms of dissemination, we can state that, as of

    • Views: 52
    • Downloads: 80
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    Leadership analysis of institutional authors

    This work has been carried out with international collaboration, specifically with researchers from: Argentina.

    There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (DIAZ OJEDA, HECTOR RUBEN) and Last Author (PEREZ ARRIBAS, FRANCISCO LAZARO).

    the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been PEREZ ARRIBAS, FRANCISCO LAZARO.

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