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Numerical Analysis of Ship's Propulsion Mechanism of Two-Stage Weis-Fogh Type by Discrete Vortex Method

  • Published : 2001.11.01
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Abstract

Flow patterns and dynamic properties of two-stage Weis-Fogh type ship propulsion mechanism are studied by a discrete vortex method. To study mutual interference between two wings, two cases are con sidered - wing motions with the same and reverse phases. The predicted flow patterns correspond to the available flow visualization results. Time histories of thrust and drag coefficients are also calculated, and the interference between the two wings are numerically clarified.

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