C-29

C-29 project. Optimization of ship’s propulsion

Objectives

Optimization of the propulsion of ships based on advanced methods of design.

Development of new methods and calculation tools for prediction and improvement of the propulsive efficiency during the preliminary design, including extrapolation studies of the model test results of tip-plate propellers.

This research was done jointly with IZAR and SISTEMAR.

Keywords

Propeller
Hydrodynamics
Sea trials
Propulsive efficiency

UNESCO Classification

3301 12 Hydrodynamics
3301 15 Propulsive system
3319 02 Ships
3319 10 Propulsors

Staff Researcher

Amadeo García, Ph.D., Naval Architect

Sponsor

Partially sponsored by the Ministry of Science and Technology through its Shipbuilding Industry Department.

Start Date

1998

Finish Date

2000