THRUSTER DESIGN FOR ACOUSTIC POSITIONING SYSTEMS

The cavitation noise of ducted transverse thrusters threatens to interfere with the operation of acoustic positioning or navigation systems as employed on ocean drilling ships, mining ships, and other work or scientific vessels so equipped. The design of an acoustically and hydrodynamically sophisticated transverse thruster is described in terms of its gross parameters and reasons for their selection. The design of the CRP propeller blades, which are of highly unorthodox form is discussed in detail along with its conceptual basis. Model tests show that a large improvement in cavitation performance has been achieved while also maintaining efficiency. Measurements of the acoustic baffle effectiveness of the thruster duct, and engineering means to realize it, are described and applied to estimation of the interference noise levels expected to be sensed through the vessel's positioning system hydrophones.

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  Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers

  601 Pavonia Avenue
  Jersey City, NJ  United States  07306-2907
• Authors:
  • Brown, N A
  • NORTON, J A
• Publication Date: 1975-4

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 122-137
• Serial:
  • Marine Technology Society Journal
  • Volume: 12
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Marine Technology Society
  • ISSN: 0025-3324
  • Serial URL: http://ingentaconnect.com/content/mts/mtsj

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cavitation; Cavitation erosion; Cavitation noise; Propellers; Thrusters
• Old TRIS Terms: Thruster performance
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00095195
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 29 1975 12:00AM