A low-cost viscous-drag-reducing cladding for a ship's hull comprising airbags whose outer surfaces are adapted to be water repelling. Each airbag comprises a plenum that comprises substantially open space, which does not obstruct the flow of air through it. The airbags are inflated with compressed air to a pressure higher than the adjoining hydrostatic pressure. The airbag material comprises a reinforcing fabric, which is adapted to withstand the forces encountered during operation, and is sealed with a sealant so as to be made substantially impermeable to air. The outer water-repelling surface of each airbag is connected to a plenum by means of restrictor holes. Air flows from the plenum through the restrictor holes into the water-repelling layer.


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    Title :

    LOW-COST VISCOUS-DRAG-REDUCING CLADDING


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    Publication date :

    2022-08-04


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B63B Schiffe oder sonstige Wasserfahrzeuge , SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS



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