• International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.55-65
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• 2017

Underwater torpedo has control fin with very low aspect ratio due to launching from limited size of cylindrical torpedo tube. If the aspect ratio of control fin of underwater vehicle is very low three-dimensional flow around control fin largely reduces control forces. In this study, the end plate was applied to reduce the three-dimensional flow effects of partially movable control fin of underwater vehicle. Through numerical simulations the flow field around control fin was examined with and without end plate for different flap angles. The pressure, vorticity, lift and torque on the control fin were analyzed and compared to experiments. The comparison have shown a reasonable agreement between numerical and experimental results and the effect of end plate on a low aspect ratio control fin. When the end plate was attached to the movable control fin, the lift increased and the actuator shaft torque did not significantly change. As this means less consumption of the actuator shaft torque compared to the control fin that has the same control force, the inner actuator capacity can be reduced and energy consumption can be saved. Considering this, it is expected to be effectively applied to the control fin design of underwater vehicles such as torpedoes.

• 대한조선학회논문집
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• 제37권3호
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• pp.57-68
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• 2000

이착륙 속력을 줄이기 위해 날개 밑으로 프로펠러 후류를 불어넣어 날개와 수면사이의 압력을 증가시키는 PAR(Power Augmented Ram) 효과는 해면효과익선의 성능을 크게 향상시킨다. 본 논문에서는 풍동실험을 통해 이러한 PARWIG(Wing in Ground)선의 공력특성을 연구하였으며 송풍기(blower)와 덕트(duct)를 사용한 제트분사를 프로펠러 후류로 대신하였다. 제트의 분사속도, 분사위치(수평 및 수직 방향), 분사각 및 덕트 직경 변화에 대해 20인승 PARWIG선의 1/25 축소 모형선의 지면과의 고도, 앙각 및 플랩각의 변화에 따른 양력, 항력 및 피치모멘트를 계측하여 공력특성을 비교하였다. 적절한 PAR효과의 사용은 양력을 크게 증가시키며 최대 4의 양력계수까지 얻을 수 있었다.