Maneuverability Simulations for Twin-Waterjet Propulsion Vessel

Maneuverability is one of the most important sailing performances of vessels. In this article, a motion control model with three degrees of freedom(DoFs) for twin-waterjet propulsion vessel is proposed. The model is developed on the basis of maneuvering model group(MMG) maneuverability equations. A simulation environment is constructed on the Matlab Simulink platform. Standard turning tests and zig-zag tests are simulated by solving the motion control model, and the corresponding maneuverability parameters are calculated. Simulation results demonstrate that the maneuverability parameters are in accordance with the vessel maneuverability standard.The approach may be applied to the rapid prediction of vessel maneuverability.

双泵喷水推进艇的操纵性仿真与分析

滑行艇采用两个泵作为动力的水下喷水系统,分别置于船体的尾部两侧,对不同工作状态下的喷水推进艇的喷水泵和倒航斗受力和力矩进行了分析,并根据船舶MMG运动方程建立了双泵喷水推进艇的操纵性模型,对喷水推进艇的在不同的运行状态下进行了仿真。仿真结果表明,双泵推进操纵装置既可以作为控制面来控制喷水艇的航向,又可通过倒航斗使喷水艇正航和倒航,并能使它原地旋转和横移,喷水推进装置具有优良的操纵性能。