Blade Sections and Optimum Pitch Distribution of Supercavitating Propellers.

Abstract

A simple linear method of constructing supercavitating cascade sections of infinite cavities is developed that is similar to the theory previously developed for finite cavities but is much simpler both in theory and computation. In addition, the corresponding drag-to-lift ratio of a section is represented as a function of the lift coefficient so that the drag-to-lift ratio of a section can be readily utilized for optimum pitch distribution of the supercavitating propeller to be designed. A brief method of applying the present theory to the preliminary design of supercavitating propellers is explained. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA027231

Entities

People

  • B. Yim

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Coefficients
  • Computations
  • Engineering
  • Marine Propellers
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Propellers
  • Supercavitating Propellers

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics.
  • Approximation Theory.
  • Marine Propulsion Engineering and Naval Architecture