Improved Algorithms for the Design/Analysis of Multi-Component Complex Propulsors

Abstract

This paper describes several new approaches to the solution of the hydrodynamic design/analysis problem for a wide class of propulsors including ducted, podded, waterjets (and even conventional open propellers). This work builds on the concept of the coupled axisymmetric j/ow/lifting surface representation of the total flow field initially developed in the Marine Hydrodynamics Laboratory at MIT starting in the early 1990's.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Sep 12, 2006
Source ID
10.5957/pss-2006-17

Entities

People

  • Justin E. Kerwin
  • Stephen K. Neely
  • Thad J. Michael

Organizations

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • Naval Surface Warfare Center

Tags

Readers

  • Aerodynamics.
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • Marine Hydrodynamics