Browse our resources to aquire an overview or a thorough knowledge of the capabilities of the AquaSim package. Find validation reports, papers and case studies by using the links below.

Program documentation

• AquaEdit user manual
• AquaView user manual
• AquaTool user manual
• Other Tools in the AquaSim package
• AquaSim package theory user manual

Validation

The purpose of validating the software is to ensure the reliability of the calculations and results. AquaSim undergoes a validation program prior to release of new versions. The validation reports present theoretical background and accuracy of the software provided by Aquastructures.

• Verification and benchmarking of AquaSim
• On the analysis of moored large mass floating objects and how to carry out such analysis in AquaSim
• Sloshing in closed tanks
• Loads on impermeable nets and large volume objects in AquaSim
• Simulation of large volume floaters
• Shock loads from masses connetcted to ropes in AquaSim

Papers

AquaSim has been verified through a number of analytic studies, model- and full-scale tests. The papers are a result of research projects applying the AquaSim package, and the aim is sharing of experiences gained through the various projects.

• Offshore structures for aquaculture (OMAE2018)
• Experience from introduction of the design code NS 9415 (OMAE2017)
• Numerical formulation of sea loads to impermeable nets (MARINE2015)
• Model testing of fish farms for validation of analysis programs (OMAE2014)
• Loads from currents and waves on net structures (OMAE2012)
• Use of hydroelastic analysis for verification of towed equipment for acquisition of seismic data (OMAE2008)
• Development and design verification of a floating tidal power unit (OMAE2007)
• Enhancement of design criteria for fish farm facilities including operations (OMAE2005)
• Response from current and regular/ irregular waves on a typical polyethylene fish farm (IMAM2005)
• Design rules for marine fish farms in Norway (OMAE2004)