<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>The paper covers basics of the vortex model used for propeller-stator systems. The outline of the design algorithm is given and the results of its application are shown. The designed propeller-stator system was the subject of model tests run at the CTO model basin and cavitation tunnel. Stator’s influence on the delivered power required by the propeller and its revolution rate has been examined by conducting self-propulsion tests with and without stator. The tests performed in the cavitation tunnel revealed only weak tip vortex cavitation on the propeller. No cavitation was observed on the stator at the design point. A wide range of the performed tests allowed the authors to identify details of the developed theory which will require further improvement.</p></abstract>

The paper covers basics of the vortex model used for propeller-stator systems. The outline of the design algorithm is given and the results of its application are shown. The designed propeller-stator system was the subject of model tests run at the CTO model basin and cavitation tunnel. Stator’s influence on the delivered power required by the propeller and its revolution rate has been examined by conducting self-propulsion tests with and without stator. The tests performed in the cavitation tunnel revealed only weak tip vortex cavitation on the propeller. No cavitation was observed on the stator at the design point. A wide range of the performed tests allowed the authors to identify details of the developed theory which will require further improvement.

Application of Vortex Flow Model in Propeller-Stator System Design and Analysis

Polish Maritime Research

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The paper covers basics of the vortex model used for propeller-stator systems. The outline of the design algorithm is given and the results of its application...

Application of Vortex Flow Model in Propeller-Stator System Design and Analysis

Published Online: Apr 11, 2018

Page range: 24 - 32

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/pomr-2018-0004

Keywords
Propeller, Wake improving device, Upstream stator, Cavitation, V ortex lattice method

© 2018 Przemysław Król et al., published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Application of Vortex Flow Model in Propeller-Stator System Design and Analysis

Published Online: Apr 11, 2018

Page range: 24 - 32

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/pomr-2018-0004

KeywordsPropeller, Wake improving device, Upstream stator, Cavitation, V ortex lattice method

© 2018 Przemysław Król et al., published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Keywords
Propeller, Wake improving device, Upstream stator, Cavitation, V ortex lattice method