A proper characterization of catamarans performance in relation to demi-hull separation ratio (Sc/L) is imperative for optimal design and applications. Resistance, propulsion and good sea-keeping characteristics for v...A proper characterization of catamarans performance in relation to demi-hull separation ratio (Sc/L) is imperative for optimal design and applications. Resistance, propulsion and good sea-keeping characteristics for various demi-hull separation ratios at different operating conditions are prime considerations. This work evaluates the Resistance and Propulsion (RAP) characteristics of a 72 m long catamaran for various values of Sc/L (0.3, 0.4 and 0.5). Both physical models and numerical methods are implemented for the analysis. The analysis shows that the frictional resistance (RF) of catamaran is parabolic and slightly higher than those of monohulls. However, catamarans have superior sea-keeping performance. The RF of catamaran dominates the total resistance (RT) at low speeds;however, at high Froude number (Fn > 0.25), wave-making resistance (Rw) becomes dominant, especially during humps. Consequently, the RT-curve and the effective power PE-curve oscillate in rhythm with the Rw-curve as the velocity increases. Again, the effect of residuary resistance interference due to demi-hulls separation ratio is marginal, except during humps. Also, four speed-regimes are identified such as: 1) Low-speed (Fn st hump (0.23 nd hump, high-speed (Fn > 0.60). The catamaran PE for Fn > 0.6 is very high and uneconomical. Therefore, for optimal performance, catamarans should have service speed limits not exceeding Fn = 0.6.展开更多
In order to get some useful parameters for grid generation of catamaran, the CFD software FLUENT is used to investigate the main effects of grid generation on flow field calculation. The influences of some elements ar...In order to get some useful parameters for grid generation of catamaran, the CFD software FLUENT is used to investigate the main effects of grid generation on flow field calculation. The influences of some elements are investigated with a series of calculations in the present paper, and some alteratives are proposed. The proposed alteratives based on the analysis of the effects are used for a catamaran resistance calculation, comparisons of the calculated results with experimental data show good agreement. It shows that the research result of this paver is useful for the numerical calculation of catamaran.展开更多
According to the linear wave resistance theory, a comparison among the ship resistance for the high speed round bilge ships, the deep “Vee” vessels, the wave-piercing catamarans, and the high speed trimarans was giv...According to the linear wave resistance theory, a comparison among the ship resistance for the high speed round bilge ships, the deep “Vee” vessels, the wave-piercing catamarans, and the high speed trimarans was given by using the high-speed round-bilge ship as a benchmark. And the optimal speed range of each ship form was also suggested by using the analysis of the research results.展开更多
文摘A proper characterization of catamarans performance in relation to demi-hull separation ratio (Sc/L) is imperative for optimal design and applications. Resistance, propulsion and good sea-keeping characteristics for various demi-hull separation ratios at different operating conditions are prime considerations. This work evaluates the Resistance and Propulsion (RAP) characteristics of a 72 m long catamaran for various values of Sc/L (0.3, 0.4 and 0.5). Both physical models and numerical methods are implemented for the analysis. The analysis shows that the frictional resistance (RF) of catamaran is parabolic and slightly higher than those of monohulls. However, catamarans have superior sea-keeping performance. The RF of catamaran dominates the total resistance (RT) at low speeds;however, at high Froude number (Fn > 0.25), wave-making resistance (Rw) becomes dominant, especially during humps. Consequently, the RT-curve and the effective power PE-curve oscillate in rhythm with the Rw-curve as the velocity increases. Again, the effect of residuary resistance interference due to demi-hulls separation ratio is marginal, except during humps. Also, four speed-regimes are identified such as: 1) Low-speed (Fn st hump (0.23 nd hump, high-speed (Fn > 0.60). The catamaran PE for Fn > 0.6 is very high and uneconomical. Therefore, for optimal performance, catamarans should have service speed limits not exceeding Fn = 0.6.
基金Supported by the Foundation of Multihull Ship Technology,Key Laboratory of Fundamental Science for National Defence under Grant No.002010260737
文摘In order to get some useful parameters for grid generation of catamaran, the CFD software FLUENT is used to investigate the main effects of grid generation on flow field calculation. The influences of some elements are investigated with a series of calculations in the present paper, and some alteratives are proposed. The proposed alteratives based on the analysis of the effects are used for a catamaran resistance calculation, comparisons of the calculated results with experimental data show good agreement. It shows that the research result of this paver is useful for the numerical calculation of catamaran.
文摘According to the linear wave resistance theory, a comparison among the ship resistance for the high speed round bilge ships, the deep “Vee” vessels, the wave-piercing catamarans, and the high speed trimarans was given by using the high-speed round-bilge ship as a benchmark. And the optimal speed range of each ship form was also suggested by using the analysis of the research results.
