We congratulate Randi Kvernmo on the successful completion of her master’s thesis, which provides valuable technical insights directly supporting the continued development of Multigen’s post-smolt platform. The thesis is the result of a close collaboration between Multigen, Polarkonsult, and UiT Narvik, and stands as a strong example of how knowledge advances when students, academia, technology suppliers, and industry partners join forces.

Originally from a small village near Steinkjer, with a background in the Air Force and officer training, Randi has built a solid foundation in engineering. In recent years, she has contributed to several industrial projects as a process and project engineer at Polarkonsult. With her newly completed master’s degree, she now adds academic depth to her practical experience—delivering results that hold immediate relevance for both Multigen and Polarkonsult.

From Wave Dynamics to Simulation Models – An In-Depth Look at Sloshing via CFD

In partnership with UiT Narvik, Randi authored the thesis “Sloshing and Motion Analysis of a Modular Aquaculture Tank in Rough Inshore Seas.” Using advanced CFD software (Flow 3D), she explored how internal water movement, sloshing, interacts with and affects the motion of aquaculture tanks in demanding marine environments.

While this first stage focused solely on wave impact, the simulation model paves the way for further exploration of wind and current effects. Although the results do not offer new conclusions on the influence of conical tank bases on internal waves, they do underscore how complex geometries demand more than simple analytical approaches.