Ship Hydrodynamics-2 (MR-332)

Propulsion, Maneuvering and Steering

Marine Propellers

Introduction to methods of ship powering

Actuator disk theory
Review of basic conservation laws
Applications of basic laws to propeller flows
Energy and hydraulic grade lines for propeller flows
Propeller efficiency and thrust coefficient
Momentum theory with flow swirl
Blade element theory
Propeller geometrical particulars
Propeller law of similitude
Propeller model testing
Design of propeller using methodical series
Propeller hull interaction
Propeller cavitation

Maneuvering & Steering

Equation of motions in a horizontal plan
Turning, course keeping and directional stability
Coupled motion in turning
Maneuvering trials
Interaction between ships
Maneuvering of ships in restricted waters
Methods of steering ships
Steering mechanisms
Rudder design