SUBCAVITATING PROPELLER DESIGN FOR MAXIMUM PROPELLER EFFICIENCY OR MINIMUM FUEL USE

An optimization procedure is described for the design of a subcavitating propeller for given service conditions. Strength and cavitation criteria are included. Diameter, rpm, chord lengths, pitch distribution, camber distribution and thickness distribution are developed for the optimum performance. The optimum propeller is defined as that using the minimum power at a given ship speed. If power plant characteristics are known, the propeller may be designed for minimum fuel rate at a given ship speed. Characteristics of the propeller at other than design condition may be derived.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers

  601 Pavonia Avenue
  Jersey City, NJ  United States  07306-2907
• Authors:
  • Kroeger Jr, N B
  • Cummings, D E
• Publication Date: 1974-4

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 713-182
• Serial:
  • Marine Technology Society Journal
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Marine Technology Society
  • ISSN: 0025-3324
  • Serial URL: http://ingentaconnect.com/content/mts/mtsj

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cavitation (Mechanics); Cavitation erosion; Fuel consumption; Propellers; Vehicle design
• Old TRIS Terms: Lifting line theory; Propeller design
• Subject Areas: Design; Energy; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00054397
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 18 1974 12:00AM