Optimization of ship sterns for delivered power – part 2

The vortex generator is a hydrodynamic device designed for diverting the direction of the flows and generating vertical flow and thus homogenizing the wake flows into the propeller.

The vortex generator is a hydrodynamic device designed for diverting the direction of the flows and generating vertical flows and thus...

Hull form designers are constantly confronted with the problem of how to modify a given hull geometry to improve hydrodynamic performances.

Hull form designers are constantly confronted with the problem of how to modify a given hull geometry to improve hydrodynamic performances.

The bulbous bow is considered an effective means to reduce the resistance of a ship. A bulb reduces wave resistance by lowering the bow wave system...

For an ordinary single screw vessel there are substantial rotational energy losses in the propeller slip stream. 

Validation of added resistance in waves for a tanker ship

Comparison of ship bow performance in waves