TRANSVERSE GRAVITY EFFECTS ON A FULLY CAVITATING HYDROFOIL RUNNING BELOW A FREE SURFACE

Equations are presented which describe the fully cavitating flow of fluid past a flat plate hydrofoil running below a free surface. Transverse gravity field effects are included in the analysis. The equations are developed by the use of complex function theory and Tulin's double-spiral-vortex cavity model. Two FORTRAN 4 computer programs have been developed to evaluate the equations. Features and use of these programs are discussed, and program listings are presented in the appendix.

• Corporate Authors:

  Larock (Bruce E)

  Davis, CA  United States 
• Authors:
  • Larock, B E
• Publication Date: 1972-7

Media Info

• Pagination: 73 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Free surface; Hydrofoils
• Old TRIS Terms: Cavitating hydrofoils; Free surface effects
• Subject Areas: Design; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00040907
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: TR-7201 Final Rpt
• Contract Numbers: N00014-72-C-0109
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 14 1973 12:00AM