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http://dx.doi.org/10.26748/KSOE.2018.32.6.419

Numerical Study on Optimization of Bulb Type Twisted Rudder for KCS  

Kim, Myoung-Gil (Department of Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering, Pusan National University)
Kim, Moon-Chan (Department of Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering, Pusan National University)
Shin, Yong-Jin (Department of Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering, Pusan National University)
Kang, Jin-Gu (Department of Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering, Pusan National University)
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Journal of Ocean Engineering and Technology / v.32, no.6, 2018 , pp. 419-426 More about this Journal
Abstract
Recently, in an effort to reduce the energy efficiency design index (EEDI), studies on energy saving devices (ESDs) have been conducted. In this study, we designed a post-device suitable for a KRISO container ship (KCS) using computational fluid dynamics (CFD). In order to increase the efficiency of the post-device, a twisted rudder was used, which has a proven performance (showing a 1.34% reduction in DHP compared to the bare hull at 24 knots) in previous research at Pusan National University. In addition, an increase in efficiency was expected by the use of a rudder bulb, including the discontinuous section of the twisted rudder and a divergent propeller cap to prevent the contraction of the wake. The optimization criterion was the case where the delivery power was the least compared with the bare hull. We analyzed the cause of the efficiency increase through an analysis of the self-propulsion factor. The case study for optimization was divided into 4 types (1. clearance of the bulb and cap, 2. shape of the bulb, 3. size of the bulb and cap, and 4. asymmetric bulb). Finally, with a clearance of 50 mm from the ship, a spherical bulb with the cap having an angle of $5^{\circ}$, and an asymmetric rudder bulb with a bulb diameter of 1.2HH/1.4H (horizontal/vertical) showed a 2.05% reduction in DHP compared to the bare hull at 24 knots. We will fabricate a post-device that will be optimized in the future and verify the performance of the post-device through model tests.
Keywords
Energy saving device; Rudder bulb; Cap; Twisted rudder; Computational fluid dynamic;
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