Underkeel Clearance Study.

Abstract

Hydraulic model study was conducted to characterize the dynamic process of deep-draft vessel's sea-chest fouling and to assess the flow patterns generated by suction and discharge of the sea chests in confined spaces. Onboard solutions were developed to minimize fouling of the sea chests by introducing diffuser structures at the discharge sea chests. A numerical model for assessing the flow patterns and suction foulings was also developed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA131645

Entities

People

  • A. B. Rudavsky
  • James C. Wang
  • Jen-men Lo
  • Wei-yih Chow

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Carriers
  • Aircrafts
  • Aquatic Organisms
  • Engineering
  • Environment
  • Jet Flow
  • Measurement
  • Model Tests
  • Naval Shore Facilities
  • Navy
  • Oceanography
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Radial Velocity
  • Sea Level Rise
  • Storm Surges

Readers

  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering
  • Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Dynamics.
  • Trauma Surgery or Emergency Medicine.

Technology Areas

  • Space