PROPELLER DESIGN ASPECTS OF LARGE, HIGH-SPEED SHIPS

The state-of-the-art of propeller design for large, high-speed ships is reviewed. Cavitation effects on efficiency, vibration, and strength are emphasized since propeller designs for this type of ship are for the most part controlled by cavitation considerations. Trade-offs necessary in carrying out a propeller design are discussed along with the criteria required. The trade-offs and criteria are discussed more philosophically than definitive since they can only be discussed in general terms.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Symposium on High Powered Propulsion of Large Ships, Part 1, December 10-13, 1974, Wageningen, Netherlands. Entire proceedings-2 volumes, 26 papers-available for $21.00.
• Corporate Authors:

  Netherlands Ship Model Basin

  Haagsteed 2, P.O. Box 28
  Wageningen,   Netherlands 
• Authors:
  • Cumming, R A
  • Morgan, R B
• Publication Date: 1974-12

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: 40 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cavitation (Mechanics); Cavitation erosion; Propellers; State of the art; Vehicle design; Vibration
• Old TRIS Terms: Propeller design; Propeller efficiency; Propeller vibration
• Subject Areas: Design; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00128924
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Netherlands Ship Model Basin
• Report/Paper Numbers: No. 490
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 4 1976 12:00AM