The field of ship hydrodynamics considers the interaction of vessels with surrounding fluids. This chapter defines calm water hydrodynamics. It reviews the complexity of the ship propulsion problem, and explains the concepts of calm water, trial, service, and open water condition. Within the design constraints a naval architect composes a hull shape with minimized resistance and develops an optimum propulsor for it. Even better would be to formally optimize the hull‐propulsor system for overall high efficiency throughout the operational profile. For a successful ship design, it is very important to accurately predict the power necessary to achieve the desired cruising or flank speed. The chapter also discusses the role and responsibilities of the naval architect in the analysis of ship hydrodynamics and, in broad terms, what tools people have at their disposal to solve hydrodynamic tasks in ship design.


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    Title :

    Ship Hydrodynamics


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    Publication date :

    2019-05-06


    Size :

    9 pages




    Type of media :

    Article/Chapter (Book)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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