DESIGN OPTIMIZATION OF WATERJET PROPULSION SYSTEMS FOR HYDROFOILS

The theoretical model of a waterjet system for the propulsion of hydrofoils is described. The theoretical model has been programmed for the computer and used to calculate the minimum weight propulsion systems for hydrofoils. Some of results of the optimization procedure are presented together with basic curves which summarize the performance of waterjet propulsion systems for hydrofoils.

• Corporate Authors:

  Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  Department of Ocean Engineering, 77 Massachusetts Avenue
  Cambridge, MA  United States  02139
• Authors:
  • Carmichael, A D
• Publication Date: 0

Media Info

• Serial:
  • Issue Number: Pt 1

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Electric power plants; Hydrofoil boats; Performance; Simulation; Water pumps; Waterjet propelled craft; Waterjets
• Old TRIS Terms: Hydrofoil craft; Waterjet propulsion; Waterjet pump performance
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00044155
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Report/Paper Numbers: Rpt 72-13
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 11 1973 12:00AM