Publications

Contributions to Conferences:

Graf, K., Meyer, J., Renzsch, H., Preuss, C.: Investigation of modern sailing yachts using a new
free-surface RANS-code, International Conference on Innovation in High Performance Sailing
Yachts, 4th Edition, Lorient, FR, 06/2017 (Download)

Meyer, J., Renzsch, H., Graf, K., Slawig, T.: Advanced CFD Simulations of free-surface flows around modern sailing yachts using a newly developed openFOAM solver, The 22nd Chesapeake Sailing Yacht Symposium, Annapolis, MD, USA, 03/2016 (Download)

Graf, K. , Renzsch, H., Meyer, J.: Prediction and Optimization of Aerodynamic Forces and Boat Speed of Foiling Catamaran with a Rig of a Rigid Wing and a Jib, The 22nd Chesapeake Sailing Yacht Symposium, Annapolis, MD, USA, 03/2016 (Download)

Renzsch, H., Graf, K.: An Experimental Validation Case for Fluid-Structure-Interaction Simulations of Downwind Sails, The 21st Chesapeake Sailing Yacht Symposium, Annapolis, MD, USA, 03/2013 (Download)

Renzsch, H.: A Simple Approach for Preliminary Assessment of the Feasibility of Wind-powered Auxiliary Propulsion, 11th International Marine Design Conference, Glasgow, UK, 06/2012

Renzsch, H., Deparday, J., Graf, K., Mausolf, J., Boehm, C.: Photogrammetry Based Flying Shape Investigation of Downwind Sails in the Wind Tunnel and at Full Scale on a Sailing Yacht, The 20th Chesapeake Sailing Yacht Symposium, Annapolis, MD, USA, 03/2011 (Download)

Renzsch, H., Graf, K.: Fluid Structure Interaction Simulation of Spinnakers – Towards Simulation Driven Sail Design, 21st International HISWA Symposium on Yacht Design and Yacht Construction, Amsterdam, NL, 11/2010
(-> Download from HISWA-website)

Renzsch, H., Graf, K.: Fluid Structure Interaction Simulation of Spinnakers – Getting Closer to Reality, 2nd International Conference on Innovation in High Performance Sailing Yachts, Lorient, FR, 06/2010 (Download)

Graf, K., Boehm, C., Renzsch, H.: CFD- and VPP-Challenges in the Design of the New AC90 America‘s Cup Yacht, The 19th Chesapeake Sailing Yacht Symposium, Annapolis, MD, USA, 03/2009 (Download)

Renzsch, H., Müller, O., Graf, K.: FlexSail – A Fluid-Structure-Interaction Program for the Investigation of Spinnakers, International Conference on Innovation in High Performance Sailing Yachts, Lorient, FR, 05/2008 (Download)

Renzsch, H., Müller, O., Hoffmann, M., Graf, K.: Strömungssimulation und Windkanal-experiment für die Analyse von Vormwind-Segeln, 27. Symposium Yachtbau und Yachtentwurf, Hamburg, D, 11/2006
(-> Download from YRU-Kiel website)

Graf, K., Renzsch, H.: RANSE Investigations of Downwind Sails and Integration into Sailing Yacht Design Processes, Proc. 2nd high Performance Yacht Design Conference, Auckland, NZL, 02/2006
(-> Download from YRU-Kiel website)

Graf, K., Wolf, E., Renzsch, H.: Strömungssimulation und Geschwindigkeitsprognose für Segelyachten, 24. Symposium Yachtbau und Yachtentwurf, Hamburg, D, 11/2003
(-> Download from YRU-Kiel website)

In Journals:

Renzsch, H., Graf, K.: Flying Shape Prediction of Asymmetric Spinnakers – An Experimental Data Set for Validation of FSI-Simulations, International Journal of Small Craft Technology, Trans. RINA, Vol. 159, Part B2, Jul-Dec 2017, DOI: 10.3940/rina.ijsct.2017.b2.199

Marzi, J., Gatchell, S., Renzsch, H.: The need for ‘green’ bulk carriers, The Naval Architect June 2012, pp. 34-38, The Royal Institution of Naval Architects, London, UK, 06/2012

Renzsch, H., Graf, K.: Fluid Structure Interaction Simulation of Spinnakers – Getting Closer to Reality, International Journal of Small Craft Technology, Trans. RINA, Vol. 153, Part B2, pp. 71-80, Jul-Dec 2011, DOI: 10.3940/rina.ijsct.2011.b2.115

In Magazines:

Graf, K., Renzsch, H., Böhm, C.: Turn of the tide?, Seahorse International Sailing, Issue 367, pp. 36 – 39, Lymington, UK, 09/2010