Waterjet Propulsion and Thrust Deduction
Journal article, 2014

The goal of this article is to describe and investigate the parameters that play a role in the waterjet–hull interaction. In general, these parameters can be split into sinkage, trim, and local flow variation from the bare hull to the self-propelled hull. Each of these parameters has in turn been split into components, which are estimated in relative size. For this purpose, a newly developed method for modeling waterjet-driven ves- sels is used. Knowing the magnitude of each single parameter separately helps to understand the physics behind the thrust deduction and may aid in the optimization of the hull/propulsor configuration.

gross thrust

thrust deduction

waterjet propulsion

resistance

net thrust

Author

Arash Eslamdoost

Chalmers, Shipping and Marine Technology, Division of Marine Design

Lars Larsson

Chalmers, Shipping and Marine Technology, Division of Marine Design

Rickard Bensow

Chalmers, Shipping and Marine Technology, Division of Marine Design

Journal of Ship Research

0022-4502 (ISSN) 15420604 (eISSN)

Vol. 58 4 201-215

Driving Forces

Sustainable development

Areas of Advance

Transport

Energy

Roots

Basic sciences

Subject Categories

Fluid Mechanics and Acoustics

DOI

10.5957/JOSR.58.4.130057

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10/8/2017