In the present study, an experimental investigation of the decay of the maximum velocity and its turbulent characteristics behind a ship propeller, in ＂bollard pull＂ condition （zero speed of advance）, is reported....In the present study, an experimental investigation of the decay of the maximum velocity and its turbulent characteristics behind a ship propeller, in ＂bollard pull＂ condition （zero speed of advance）, is reported. Velocity measurements were performed in laboratory by use of a Laser Doppler Anemometry （LDA） measurement system. Earlier researchers described that the maximum axial velocity is constant at the initial stage of a ship＇s propeller jet （Fuehrer and Romisch, 1977; Blaauw and van de Kaa, 1978; Berger et al, 1981; Verhey, 1983） as reported in a pure water jet （Albertson et al., 1950; Lee et al., 2002; Dai, 2005）, but a number of researchers disagreed with the constant velocity assumption. The present study found that the maximum axial velocity decays in the zone of flow establishment and the zone of established flow with different rates. The investigation provides an insight into the decays of both the maximum velocity and the maximum turbulent fluctuation in axial, tangential and radial components and the decay of the maximum turbulent kinetic energy. Empirical equations are proposed to allow coastal engineers to estimate the jet characteristics from a ship＇s propeller.展开更多
The submerged propeller is an efficient diving mix device,which is applicable for oxidation ditch treatment in industry,city and village wastewater-treatment plant. The impeller structure and reasonable rotating speed...The submerged propeller is an efficient diving mix device,which is applicable for oxidation ditch treatment in industry,city and village wastewater-treatment plant. The impeller structure and reasonable rotating speed are important factors that determine flow field distribution and energy conversion efficiency. So it is necessary to use modern design methods to develop new kinds of high efficiency submerged propellers,and research the flow field characteristics of submerged propellers. On the basis of the existing form drawing,three-dimensional model of submerged propellers and unstructured tetrahedral mesh were generated. Based on Navier- Stokes equations and standard k- ε turbulence model,the flow was simulated by using a simple algorithm. Through changing some design parameters of propellers,the corresponding numerical simulation results reveal that for the same impeller diameter and service area of submerged propellers,the power consumption could be reduced effectively by optimizing blade mounting angle,which can determine the best blade mounting angle and most suitable rotational speed under given conditions. The study can provide theoretical and project guidance for submerged propellers design.展开更多
A new effective propeller performance estimation method is employed to calculate the propeller performance in the preliminary design of unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs).The propeller three-dimensional aerodynamic charac...A new effective propeller performance estimation method is employed to calculate the propeller performance in the preliminary design of unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs).The propeller three-dimensional aerodynamic characteristics leading to the blade tip vortices are considered to improve the blade element theory.The rule of the airfoil lift coefficient is summarized to enhance the calculation speed and the universality of this method.Then,wind tunnel test data of the propellers are used to verify the correctness of the approach.The error is less than9%,which is accurate enough in the preliminary design of UAVs.Sensitivity analysis is carried out with the variable empirical parameters,and the values of which only have slight influence on the calculated results.Compared with the strip theory,the proposed method avoids a very high number of iterations and complicated integral.Furthermore,only a few measurable data are needed to get a relatively accurate result.The calculation examples demonstrate excellent effectiveness in obtaining the propeller performance to improve the design of UAVs.展开更多
A systematic method was developed for ice-class propeller modeling,performance estimation,strength and integrity evaluation and optimization.To estimate the impact of sea ice on the propeller structure,URI3 rules,esta...A systematic method was developed for ice-class propeller modeling,performance estimation,strength and integrity evaluation and optimization.To estimate the impact of sea ice on the propeller structure,URI3 rules,established by the International Association of Classification Societies in 2007,were applied for ice loading calculations.An R-class propeller(a type of ice-class propeller)was utilized for subsequent investigations.The propeller modeling was simplified based on a conventional method,which expedited the model building process.The propeller performance was simulated using the computational fluid dynamics(CFD)method.The simulation results were validated by comparison with experimental data.Furthermore,the hydrodynamic pressure was transferred into a finite element analysis(FEA)module for strength assessment of ice-class propellers.According to URI3 rules,the ice loading was estimated based on different polar classes and working cases.Then,the FEA method was utilized to evaluate the propeller strength.The validation showed that the simulation results accorded with recent research results.Finally,an improved optimization method was developed to save the propeller constituent materials.The optimized propeller example had a minimum safety factor of 1.55,satisfying the safety factor requirement of≥1.5,and reduced the design volume to 88.2%of the original.展开更多
The FEM analysis of stress and deformation of steel base of the special diamond saw blades are carried out.The small carbide round segments are welded on the side of blades in order to increase the side wear re sistan...The FEM analysis of stress and deformation of steel base of the special diamond saw blades are carried out.The small carbide round segments are welded on the side of blades in order to increase the side wear re sistance of blade.Comparing with conventional saw blade,the maximum stress val ues of reasonable special saw blade are reduced respectively about 17%20% 33%,and the maximum deformation values are reduced respectively about 26%22 %44.7%in thetangential(X),radial(Y)and axial(Z)direction.The stress conce ntration zone is decreased for the special structure diamond saw blade.The stru ctures of diamond saw blade with different number of hard material pellet are an alyzed and optimized.展开更多
基金supported by SPUR Studentship from Queen's University Belfastsupported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 51006019)Petro China Innovation Foundation from China National Petroleum Corporation (Grant No. 2010D-5006-0208)
文摘In the present study, an experimental investigation of the decay of the maximum velocity and its turbulent characteristics behind a ship propeller, in ＂bollard pull＂ condition （zero speed of advance）, is reported. Velocity measurements were performed in laboratory by use of a Laser Doppler Anemometry （LDA） measurement system. Earlier researchers described that the maximum axial velocity is constant at the initial stage of a ship＇s propeller jet （Fuehrer and Romisch, 1977; Blaauw and van de Kaa, 1978; Berger et al, 1981; Verhey, 1983） as reported in a pure water jet （Albertson et al., 1950; Lee et al., 2002; Dai, 2005）, but a number of researchers disagreed with the constant velocity assumption. The present study found that the maximum axial velocity decays in the zone of flow establishment and the zone of established flow with different rates. The investigation provides an insight into the decays of both the maximum velocity and the maximum turbulent fluctuation in axial, tangential and radial components and the decay of the maximum turbulent kinetic energy. Empirical equations are proposed to allow coastal engineers to estimate the jet characteristics from a ship＇s propeller.
基金The support of College of Energy and Electrical Engineering,Hohai University,ChinaNational Natural Science Foundation of China ( No.51106042)
文摘The submerged propeller is an efficient diving mix device,which is applicable for oxidation ditch treatment in industry,city and village wastewater-treatment plant. The impeller structure and reasonable rotating speed are important factors that determine flow field distribution and energy conversion efficiency. So it is necessary to use modern design methods to develop new kinds of high efficiency submerged propellers,and research the flow field characteristics of submerged propellers. On the basis of the existing form drawing,three-dimensional model of submerged propellers and unstructured tetrahedral mesh were generated. Based on Navier- Stokes equations and standard k- ε turbulence model,the flow was simulated by using a simple algorithm. Through changing some design parameters of propellers,the corresponding numerical simulation results reveal that for the same impeller diameter and service area of submerged propellers,the power consumption could be reduced effectively by optimizing blade mounting angle,which can determine the best blade mounting angle and most suitable rotational speed under given conditions. The study can provide theoretical and project guidance for submerged propellers design.
基金supported by the National Aerospace Science Foundation of China(2011ZA72003)
文摘A new effective propeller performance estimation method is employed to calculate the propeller performance in the preliminary design of unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs).The propeller three-dimensional aerodynamic characteristics leading to the blade tip vortices are considered to improve the blade element theory.The rule of the airfoil lift coefficient is summarized to enhance the calculation speed and the universality of this method.Then,wind tunnel test data of the propellers are used to verify the correctness of the approach.The error is less than9%,which is accurate enough in the preliminary design of UAVs.Sensitivity analysis is carried out with the variable empirical parameters,and the values of which only have slight influence on the calculated results.Compared with the strip theory,the proposed method avoids a very high number of iterations and complicated integral.Furthermore,only a few measurable data are needed to get a relatively accurate result.The calculation examples demonstrate excellent effectiveness in obtaining the propeller performance to improve the design of UAVs.
基金The author would like to thank University of Tasmania and Newcastle University for their support。
文摘A systematic method was developed for ice-class propeller modeling,performance estimation,strength and integrity evaluation and optimization.To estimate the impact of sea ice on the propeller structure,URI3 rules,established by the International Association of Classification Societies in 2007,were applied for ice loading calculations.An R-class propeller(a type of ice-class propeller)was utilized for subsequent investigations.The propeller modeling was simplified based on a conventional method,which expedited the model building process.The propeller performance was simulated using the computational fluid dynamics(CFD)method.The simulation results were validated by comparison with experimental data.Furthermore,the hydrodynamic pressure was transferred into a finite element analysis(FEA)module for strength assessment of ice-class propellers.According to URI3 rules,the ice loading was estimated based on different polar classes and working cases.Then,the FEA method was utilized to evaluate the propeller strength.The validation showed that the simulation results accorded with recent research results.Finally,an improved optimization method was developed to save the propeller constituent materials.The optimized propeller example had a minimum safety factor of 1.55,satisfying the safety factor requirement of≥1.5,and reduced the design volume to 88.2%of the original.
文摘The FEM analysis of stress and deformation of steel base of the special diamond saw blades are carried out.The small carbide round segments are welded on the side of blades in order to increase the side wear re sistance of blade.Comparing with conventional saw blade,the maximum stress val ues of reasonable special saw blade are reduced respectively about 17%20% 33%,and the maximum deformation values are reduced respectively about 26%22 %44.7%in thetangential(X),radial(Y)and axial(Z)direction.The stress conce ntration zone is decreased for the special structure diamond saw blade.The stru ctures of diamond saw blade with different number of hard material pellet are an alyzed and optimized.
