USS KINKAID (DD 965) Hull Fouling Standardization Trials
Abstract
Two Standardization Trials were conducted on the USS KINKAID (DD 965) in September 1991 to evaluate the effectiveness of the five year paint system currently on the ship. The trials were conducted on an instrumented tracking range off the California coast at LaJolla. Minimal marine growth was found and an average 0.9% shaft power differential between fouled and clean hull trial data supports the supposition that KINKAID's paint system is very effective. The highest measured shaft power common to both trials was 77,620 hp. The combined effect of the hull cleaning and the displacement differential was a 0.2 kn speed increase between the two trial conditions at this shaft power. USS KINKAID (DD 965), Hull Fouling, Ship's Speed Standardization Trial, Shaft Power, Propeller Pitch.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1992
- Accession Number
- ADA257302
Entities
People
- Everett L. Woo
- George H. Brodie
Organizations
- Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division