Title :
Design of a next generation surface-piercing propeller test stand
Author :
Lorio, J.M. ; Altamirano, L.M. ; Tall, M.H. ; von Ellenrieder, K.D.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Ocean Eng., Florida Atlantic Univ. Dania Beach, Dania Beach, FL, USA
Abstract :
In order to explore the open water characteristics of surface piercing propellers, a test stand was designed to perform towing tank experiments. The test apparatus will have automated control of propeller speed and depth of immersion as well as angles of inclination and yaw. The design methods and final design of the system are presented in this paper.
Keywords :
electronic equipment testing; propellers; velocity control; immersion depth; inclination angles; propeller speed automated control; surface-piercing propeller test stand; Automatic testing; Design engineering; Design methodology; Marine vehicles; Oceans; Propellers; Propulsion; Sea surface; Shafts; Water;
Conference_Titel :
OCEANS 2009, MTS/IEEE Biloxi - Marine Technology for Our Future: Global and Local Challenges
Conference_Location :
Biloxi, MS
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4960-6
Electronic_ISBN :
978-0-933957-38-1
