International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering

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Hydrodynamic design of an underwater hull cleaning robot and its evaluation

  • Lee, Man Hyung (Graduate School of Mechanical Engineering, Pusan National University) ;
  • Park, Yu Dark (Graduate School of Mechanical Engineering, Pusan National University) ;
  • Park, Hyung Gyu (Graduate School of Mechanical Engineering, Pusan National University) ;
  • Park, Won Chul (Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Program in Mechatronics, Pusan National University) ;
  • Hong, Sinpyo (Global Core Research Center for Ships and Offshore Plants, Pusan National University) ;
  • Lee, Kil Soo (Graduate School of Mechanical Engineering, Pusan National University) ;
  • Chun, Ho Hwan (Department of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Pusan National University)
  • Published : 2012.12.31
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Abstract

An underwater hull cleaning robot can be a desirable choice for the cleaning of large ships. It can make the cleaning process safe and economical. This paper presents a hydrodynamic design of an underwater cleaning robot and its evaluation for an underwater ship hull cleaning robot. The hydrodynamic design process of the robot body is described in detail. Optimal body design process with compromises among conflicting design requirements is given. Experimental results on the hydrodynamic performance of the robot are given.

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