Paper

Towing Tank Model Tests on Waterjet Propulsive Performance

2019/8/23 10:20:54

Abstract No.F180201-212

Author name(s): Hoeseong Jeong1, Jeonghwa Seo2, Woochan Seok1, Shin Hyung Rhee1,2, Kyogun Chang3

Company: 1. Seoul National University, Korea; 2. Seoul National University, Korea; 3. Agency for Defense Development, Daejeon, Korea

 

The present study aims to analyze propulsion performance of a water-jet by towing tank model tests, designed for operation in low-speed conditions. A 1/4.5 scaled model was used for the tests. The static pressure around the duct, thrust and torque of the impeller, and flow rate were measured with advance ratio variation. The relationship between the flow rate acquired by laser Doppler velocimetry and impeller thrust was obtained. Based on the relationship, the hydrodynamic performance of the elements of the water-jet system was investigated and it was found that the water-jet propulsion efficiency decreased in high advance ratio conditions.

 

KEY WORDS: hydrodynamics; water-jet; model test; propulsion

 

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