Accession Number:

ADA021986

Title:

Propulsion and Cavitation Performance of a Propeller Designed for a Naval Fleet Oiler (AO 177) (Model 5326, Propeller 4677).

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.,

Corporate Author:

DAVID W TAYLOR NAVAL SHIP RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER BETHESDA MD SHIP PERFORMANCE DEPT

Personal Author(s):

• Hendrican,A. L.
• Remmers,K. D.

Report Date:

1976-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

52.0

Abstract:

A new propeller was designed for a Naval Fleet Oiler AO 177. Powering and cavitation experiments were conducted with the new propeller, and comparisons made to the previous design. Experimental results show that the new propeller meets all required design conditions regarding powering and cavitation erosion. Author

Descriptors:

• *MARINE PROPELLERS
• NAVAL VESSELS
• EROSION
• POWER
• MARINE ENGINEERING
• MARINE SURFACE PROPULSION
• TANKER SHIPS
• CAVITATION
• HYDRODYNAMIC CONFIGURATIONS

Subject Categories:

• Marine Engineering

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE