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Thrust estimation of a flapping foil attached to an elastic plate using multiple regression analysis

  • Kumar, Rupesh (School of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, University of Ulsan) ;
  • Shin, Hyunkyoungm (School of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, University of Ulsan)
  • Received : 2018.07.31
  • Accepted : 2019.02.19
  • Published : 2019.02.18
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Abstract

Researchers have previously proven that the flapping motion of the hydrofoil can convert wave energy into propulsive energy. However, the estimation of thrust forces generated by the flapping foil placed in waves remains a challenging task for ocean engineers owing to the complex dynamics and uncertainties involved. In this study, the flapping foil system consists of a rigid NACA0015 section undergoing harmonic flapping motion and a passively actuated elastic flat plate attached to the leading edge of the rigid foil. We have experimentally measured the thrust force generated due to the flapping motion of a rigid foil attached to an elastic plate in a wave flume, and the effects of the elastic plates have been discussed in detail. Furthermore, an empirical formula was introduced to predict the thrust force of a flapping foil based on our experimental results using multiple regression analysis.

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