DualSPHysics is a weakly compressible smoothed particle hydrodynamics (SPH) Navier-Stokes solver initially conceived to deal with coastal engineering problems, especially those related to wave impact with coastal structures. Since the first release back in 2011, DualSPHysics has shown to be robust and accurate for simulating extreme wave events along with a continuous improvement in efficiency thanks to the exploitation of hardware such as graphics processing units (GPUs) for scientific computing or the coupling with wave propagating models such as SWASH and OceanWave3D. Numerous additional functionalities have also been included in the DualSPHysics package over the last few years which allow the simulation of fluid-driven objects. The use of the discrete element method (DEM) has allowed the solver to simulate the interaction among different bodies (sliding rocks, for example), which provides a unique tool to analyse debris flows. In addition, the recent coupling with other solvers like Project Chrono or MoorDyn has been a milestone in the development of the solver. Project Chrono allows the simulation of articulated structures with joints, hinges, sliders and springs and MoorDyn allows simulating moored structures. Both functionalities make DualSPHysics one of the meshless model world leaders in the simulation of offshore energy harvesting devices. Lately, the present state of maturity of the solver goes beyond single phase simulations, allowing multi-phase simulations with gas-liquid and a combination of Newtonian and non-Newtonian models expanding further the capabilities and range of applications for the DualSPHysics solver. These advances and functionalities make DualSPHysics a state-of-the-art meshless solver with emphasis on free-surface flow modelling.

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This paper presents a two-dimensional, one-way coupling methodology between the quasi-arbitrary Lagrange-Euler finite element method (QALE-FEM) nonlinear potential flow solver and the incompressible smoothed particle hydrodynamics (ISPH) Navier-Stokes equations solver. Nonlinear potential flow solvers such as the QALE-FEM are highly efficient solvers for propagating waves in large domains; however, when extreme nonlinearity takes place, such as fragmentation, breaking waves, and violent interaction with marine structures, the methodology becomes incapable of dealing with these flow features. The particle method ISPH is known to be accurate for such highly nonlinear fragmentized flows and provides near-noisefree pressures. ISPH is thus ideal for near-field flows involving overturning, splashing, and slamming. Herein, we propose a one-way coupling methodology between QALE-FEM and ISPH where the methods are used for the far-field and inner/local regimes, respectively. To validate the one-way coupling algorithm, two sinusoidal waves have been used with satisfactory results. The intention is to extend this approach to the strong coupling of the potential flow solver with ISPH using a twophase (air-water) solver. The aim is to reliably predict extreme wave forces and slamming on offshore structures such as decks and platforms for marine renewable energy and the oil and gas industry.