Fluid Dynamics and CFD

Virtual Validation To Accelerate Design Decisions

Advanced CFD simulations (RANS, LES, DNS) reduce prototyping costs, cut risks and optimise hydrodynamic performance.

The Challenge
We Solve

High cost and lead time of physical towing tank tests.

Increasingly complex hull, appendage and foil geometries.

Pressure to reduce emissions and fuel consumption.

Demand for reliable predictions early in design.

How We Do It

Multi-scale CFD simulations (RANS, LES, DNS).

Coupled aero-hydro analysis for lift, drag and stability.

Digital twins to predict and optimise in real conditions.

Validation with Siemens Simcenter and proprietary tools.

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2010 — BMW Oracle Wing Sail (AC33 Winner)

2010 — Hydrodynamic Workstreams Supporting the BMW Oracle Wing Sail Era (AC33)

During the 33rd America’s Cup cycle, Mario Caponnetto contributed to hydrodynamic assessment workstreams aligned with the BMW Oracle wing-sail platform — the configuration that ultimately won the Match. This milestone marked the shift toward aero-hydrodynamic integration in Cup design culture.

Partners:

BMW Oracle Racing

Project Type:

America’s Cup / Aero-Hydro Integration / Performance Engineering

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