Investigation of the manoeuvrability characteristics of a Gate Rudder system using numerical, experimental, and full-scale techniques
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apor.2020.102419
Abstract: Abstract The Gate Rudder is a recently introduced twin rudder system whose major advantages stem from its energy-saving properties. The two foil-shaped blades of the rudder, placed aside of the propeller, act as a partial… read more here.
Keywords: gate rudder; manoeuvrability; full scale; rudder ... See more keywords
Improvement of maneuverability in a VLCC by a high lift rudder
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DOI: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2018.07.030
Abstract: Abstract In this study, the improvement of maneuverability of a Very Large Crude oil Carrier (VLCC) with small engine output under a condition involving 30% reduced EEDI [IMO (2012)] was performed by attaching a high… read more here.
Keywords: high lift; improvement maneuverability; rudder; lift rudder ... See more keywords
Free-stream characteristics of bio-inspired marine rudders with different leading-edge configurations
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DOI: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2018.10.010
Abstract: Abstract The use of leading-edge tubercles has been reported to provide superior lifting characteristics in the post-stall regime for three-dimensional foils. In this paper, different configurations of leading-edge protuberances are investigated for a marine rudder,… read more here.
Keywords: edge configurations; leading edge; bio inspired; edge ... See more keywords
Analysis of the wake dynamics of a propeller operating before a rudder
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DOI: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2019.106250
Abstract: Abstract This paper analyzes the characteristics of the wake dynamics of a propeller operating before a rudder under open water conditions. The analysis is conducted using a numerical method based on the detached eddy simulation… read more here.
Keywords: propeller; rudder; topology; vortex ... See more keywords
Numerical simulation of Vortex–Rudder interactions behind the propeller
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DOI: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2019.106446
Abstract: Abstract In this study, the evolution of the propeller tip vortex and its effect on the rudder surface pressure fluctuation was investigated using large eddy simulation. In this simulation, the flow domain was discretized using… read more here.
Keywords: numerical simulation; vortex; tip vortex; propeller ... See more keywords
Research on load and motion response characteristics of a water-entry vehicle with different rudder angles
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DOI: 10.1063/5.0264314
Abstract: During high-speed oblique water entry, the continuous impact load experienced by the vehicle can lead to structural damage and influence trajectory stability. This article investigates the load and motion response characteristics of the vehicle with… read more here.
Keywords: rudder angles; water entry; vehicle; rudder ... See more keywords
Influence of hull–propeller–rudder interaction on the self-propulsion of wind-assisted ships
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DOI: 10.1063/5.0281083
Abstract: Wind-assisted propulsion systems represent one of the most promising technologies for decreasing greenhouse gas emissions in shipping, offering significant potential to reduce fuel consumption. There is a complex interaction between the forces and moments generated… read more here.
Keywords: wind; hull propeller; rudder; propeller rudder ... See more keywords
Comparative study on the horizontal turning performance of vector pump jet propulsion submersible
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DOI: 10.1063/5.0282949
Abstract: Vector thruster, enhancing low-speed control efficiency and course-changing capability of submersibles, has increasingly become a prominent research focus globally. This paper investigates nonlinear effects of underwater vehicle parameters under large rudder (nozzle angles), developing a… read more here.
Keywords: thruster system; thruster; vector thruster; rudder ... See more keywords
Material quality effects on structural design of rudder horns for bulk carriers and tankers
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DOI: 10.1080/17445302.2019.1615704
Abstract: ABSTRACT This paper addresses the assessment of the structural integrity of a rudder horn built of different materials and in particular, the material quality effects on the structural design of a typical rudder horn of… read more here.
Keywords: rudder horn; effects structural; material quality; structural design ... See more keywords
Experimental and computational investigation on interaction between nano rotor and aerodynamic rudder
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DOI: 10.1177/1756829319866024
Abstract: The interference effect between the nano rotor and aerodynamic rudder was studied experimentally and computationally. Propulsive performance of nano rotor and aerodynamic performance of aerodynamic rudder were achieved experimentally. The disturbed flow field of nano… read more here.
Keywords: nano rotor; aerodynamic rudder; rotor; performance ... See more keywords
Pressure Fluctuation and Flow-Induced Noise of the Fin and Rudder in a Water Tunnel
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DOI: 10.3390/app14114691
Abstract: The flow field and radiated noise resulting from water flowing through a fin and rudder were analyzed in this study. A hydrodynamic experiment was conducted in a water tunnel to measure the pressure fluctuations affecting… read more here.
Keywords: pressure; fin rudder; flow induced; rudder ... See more keywords