Numerical Analysis into the Improvement Performance of Ducted Propeller by using Fins: Case Studies on Types B4-70 and Ka4-70
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https://doi.org/10.37934/cfdl.16.10.1242Keywords:
B4-70, Ducted Propeller, Energy Efficiency, Ka4-70, PBCFAbstract
Numerical analysis was conducted to assess the impact of fins on the B4-70 and Ka4-70 propeller performance. The study explored different fin variations, specifically bare fins, Propeller Boss Cap Fins (PBCF), and propeller nozzles, using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations. To obtain the best results, the researchers utilized the explicit algebraic stress model (EASM) based on Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) equations and turbulence modelling. The primary goal of this study was to improve the energy efficiency of ships by examining various propeller configurations, both open and ducted. The overall conclusions indicated that the B4-70 PBCF convergent and Ka4-70 PBCF divergent with the addition of nozzle 19A exhibited the highest efficiency based on the EASM analysis. The CFD simulation results for both B4-70 and Ka4-70 propellers, utilizing a nozzle 19A with added boss cap fins, revealed several noteworthy phenomena. Firstly, for the B4-70 propeller, efficiency (η0) at J = 0.6 to J = 0.8 showed an increase of 1% to 2%. Secondly, concerning the Ka4-70 propeller, efficiency (η0) at J = 0.6 to J = 0.8 increased by 2% to 10%. These findings clearly demonstrate that the use of an ESD, such as the nozzle 19A with added boss cap fins, enhances the propulsion performance of the ship. It is evident that the CFD approach remains suitable and reliable for overall simulations.
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