Mitigation of Hydrodynamic Resistance: Methods to Reduce Hydrodynamic Drag
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| Rating | : | 4.80 (841 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 9814612251 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 164 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-22 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Highly Recommended Book on Reducing Frictional Resistance of Ships" according to Lawrence J. Doctors. This is an excellent book on the important subject of reducing the frictional resistance of marine vessels. The principal techniques considered include aerating the surface with small bubbles and the use of textured surfaces which trap minute pockets of air. In both cases, the aim is to unset the surface and thereby eliminate to some extent the traditional boundary layer in the water. Frictional resistance is a major component of the overall drag budget; as a consequence, this book is a valuable contribution to the field. The book is highly recommended because the tw
The book discusses passive resistance control achieved through changes in the overall hull shape and appendages, including the application of lifting bodies, bulbous bows, and stern flaps. Active control of resistance will include a discussion of friction reduction, for example through the injection of gas that can form air layers and polymers that initially reside adjacent to the hull, including the use of partial and super cavities. It is useful for professionals with backgrounds in advanced fluid dynamics as well as by academics teaching introductory graduate courses in this area. From the Inside Flap This text presents the state of the art in friction drag/resistance reduction technologies for BODIES and crafts operating in liquids at and beneath the free surface. It also addresses passive reduction of skin friction through the application of hull coatings and other elements of hull husbandry.
Active control of resistance will include a discussion of friction reduction, for example through the injection of gas that can form air layers and polymers that initially reside adjacent to the hull, including the use of partial and super cavities. It is useful for professionals with backgrounds in advanced fluid dynamics as well as by academics teaching introductory graduate courses in this area. This text presents the state of the art in friction drag/resistance reduction technologies for BODIES and crafts operating in liquids at and beneath the free surface. The book discusses passive resistance control achieved through changes in the overall hull shape and appendages, including the application of lifting bodies, bulbous bows, and stern flaps. Readership: Professionals, ac