The effect of extreme trim operation on propeller cavitation in self-propulsion conditions

Matthias Maasch, Osman Turan, Alexander Day

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Abstract

Experimental and numerical studies have shown that operating an LNG Carrier in extreme bow-up trim conditions can lead to substantial savings of over 25% in nominal ship resistance. The present study applies the Extreme Trim Concept to RANSE self-propulsion simulations including the prediction of propeller cavitation. It was investigated how the transient cavitation location and volume changed with varying ship displacements and trim angles over a range of ship speeds. Further, the effect of extreme trim and cavitation development on the ship delivered power was analysed. Results have shown that by operating an LNG Carrier in extreme trim, power consumption and the extent of cavitation were reduced considerably. This study proved that the Extreme Trim Concept can be a valuable operating approach for reducing the environmental impact of LNG Carriers.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationA. Yücel Odabaşı Colloquium Series 3rd International Meeting on Progress in Propeller Cavitation And its Consequences
Subtitle of host publicationExperimental and Computational Methods for Predictions
EditorsDevrim B. Danışman, Burcu Erbaş, Çağatay Sabri Köksal
Place of PublicationIstanbul
Pages119-128
Number of pages10
Publication statusPublished - 16 Nov 2018
EventA. Yücel Odabaşı Colloquium Series
3rd International Meeting on Progress in Propeller Cavitation
And its Consequences: Experimental and Computational Methods for Predictions
- İstanbul, Turkey
Duration: 15 Nov 201816 Nov 2018

Conference

ConferenceA. Yücel Odabaşı Colloquium Series
3rd International Meeting on Progress in Propeller Cavitation
And its Consequences: Experimental and Computational Methods for Predictions
Country/TerritoryTurkey
Cityİstanbul
Period15/11/1816/11/18

Keywords

  • extreme trim concept
  • LNG carrier
  • self-propulsion simulation
  • cavitation prediction

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