CFD Modeling of Propeller Tip Vortex over Large Distances

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Baili Zhang · Institute of High Performance Computing

Jing Lou · Institute of High Performance Computing

Chang Wei Kang · Institute of High Performance Computing

A. R. Wilson

Johan Lundberg · Rolls-Royce (United Kingdom)

Urban Svennberg · Rolls-Royce (United Kingdom)

Rickard Bensow · Chalmers University of Technology

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In this paper, a numerical study has been conducted to investigate the evolution of a ship propeller tip vortex over large distance using Reynolds-averaged Navier Stokes (RANS) CFD method. In order to reduce numerical dissipation in tracking the tip vortex, a unique hybrid mesh structure was designed and a vorticity confinement method is also introduced to further enhance the high resolution of the tip vortex.

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Cavitation Phenomena in Pumps Ship Hydrodynamics and Maneuverability Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems

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Published in: Chalmers Research (Chalmers University of Technology)

Volume 24, Issue 3, pp. 181-183

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