Current achievements and future perspectives for projection-based particle methods with applications in ocean engineering

Abstract

The paper aims at providing a comprehensive and up-to-date review on the latest achievements made in the context of particle methods, in particular the projection-based ones, with applications in ocean engineering. The latest achievements corresponding to stability, accuracy, energy conservation and boundary condition enhancements as well as advancements related to improved simulations of multiphase flows, surface tension and fluid–structure interactions are reviewed. The future perspectives for enhancement of applicability and reliability of these methods for ocean engineering applications are also highlighted.