A two-dimensional, linearized theory for the purpose of designing high speed hydrofoils is presented. The theory is intended for the development of a foil which will overcome the problems associated with the supercavitating foil at takeoff and at moderate speeds. To accomplish this, a streamlined foil is considered in such a way that part of the profile shape of the foil is prescribed and on the remaining part of the foil the pressure distribution is given. A mixed boundary-value problem is therefore formulated and solved. The resulting foil is intended to be used at takeoff and at moderate speeds. A few examples are given. With the help of control devices, the prescribed part of the foil shape is expected to be used as a supercavitating foil at high speeds.


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    Title :

    A Theory for High Speed Hydrofoils


    Contributors:
    D. P. Wang (author) / Y. T. Shen (author)

    Publication date :

    1974


    Size :

    33 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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