BOW-THRUSTER JET FLOW

Interaction between the ambient flow of a hull and bow- thruster inflow and outflow is examined theoretically and experimentally. Pressure distributions for duct inflow were derived by potential-flow techniques, and wind-tunnel pressure tests and flow-visualization experiments were conducted to determine the characteristics of duct outflow. Generalized and specific results are presented and discussed for two sizes of circular ducts operating over a range of ratios of freestream velocity to jet velocity.

• Corporate Authors:

  Naval Ship Research and Development Center

  Washington, DC  United States 
• Authors:
  • Beveridge, John L
• Publication Date: 1970-3

Media Info

• Pagination: 55 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Flow; Thrusters; Waterjets
• Old TRIS Terms: Waterjet flow
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00007524
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 22 1972 12:00AM