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Analysis of the propeller-hull interaction by LDV phase sampling techniques

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In the present paper the results of the wake survey in two stern sections of a twin screw ship model, located just upstream the propeller disk and behind the directional rudder, are presented. Experiments have been performed in a large towing tank by using a Laser Doppler Velocimeter and phase sampling techniques, in order to analyse wake evolution with the propeller angular position. The main features of the propeller installation are highlighted as well as the strong and complex interaction of the propeller with the hull wake, especially in the brackets region and down stream the directional rudder.

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Mario Felli: He received his M.Sc. (Eng) degree in Aerospace Engineering in 1999 from “La Sapienza”, University of Rome, with specialization in Aerodynamics and Propulsion. He worked as Technical Department Manager in a company operating in maintenance and repairing of planes and gliders. Now he is working at the Italian Ship Model Basin (INSEAN). His research interests are Quantitative Visualization, LDY, 2D and Stereo-PIV for underwater applications with particular emphasis to the analysis of the hydrodynamic interaction between ship models and propulsors (propellers, POD, hydrojets).

Fabio Di Felice: He received his MSc. (Eng.) degree in Aerospace Engineering in 1987 from “La Sapienza”, University of Rome, and his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering in 1991 from the same University, He worked for the Italian Aerospace Research Centre (CIRA) on experimental aerodynamics methodologies. Now he is working at the Italian Ship Model Basin (INSEAN). His research interest covers fluid dynamic and propulsion fields and the development and application of non intrusive techniques (2D and Stereo PIY, LDV) and Quantitative Visualization for hydrodynamic and hydro-acoustic problems analysis.

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Felli, M., Di Felice, F. Analysis of the propeller-hull interaction by LDV phase sampling techniques. J Vis 7, 77–84 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03181487

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