Theory and Design of Air Cushion Craft

Theory and Design of Air Cushion Craft
Title Theory and Design of Air Cushion Craft PDF eBook
Author Liang Yun
Publisher Elsevier
Pages 647
Release 2000-05-26
Genre Technology & Engineering
ISBN 0080519067

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This definitive text describes the theory and design both of Air Cushion Vehicles (ACV) and Surface Effect Ships (SES). It begins by introducing hovercraft types and their development and application throughout the world in the last three decades, before going on to discuss the theoretical aspects of ACV and SES craft covering their hovering performance, dynamic trim over calm water, resistance, stability, manoeuvrability, skirt configuration and analysis of forces acting on the skirts, ACV and SES seakeeping, and the methodology of scaling aerodynamic and hydrodynamic forces acting on the ACV/SES from model test data. The latter chapters describe a design methodology, including design criteria and standard methods for estimating craft performance, lift system design, skirt design, hull structure, propulsion systems and power unit selection. Much technical information, data, and references to further work on hovercraft and SES design is provided. The book will be a useful reference to engineers, technicians, teachers, students (both undergraduate and postgraduate), operators etc. who are involved in ACV/SES research, design, construction and operation. - Guides the reader on how to perform machinery and systems selection within ACV and SES overall design - For teachers, students (both at under- and post-graduate level), engineers and technicians involved in ACV/SES

Air Cushion Craft Development

Air Cushion Craft Development
Title Air Cushion Craft Development PDF eBook
Author Peter J. Mantle
Publisher
Pages 530
Release 1980
Genre Ground-effect machines
ISBN

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High Speed Catamarans and Multihulls

High Speed Catamarans and Multihulls
Title High Speed Catamarans and Multihulls PDF eBook
Author Liang Yun
Publisher Springer
Pages 783
Release 2018-10-29
Genre Technology & Engineering
ISBN 1493978918

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High speed catamaran and multihull high speed marine vessel have become very popular in the last two decades. The catamaran has become the vessel of choice for the majority of high speed ferry operators worldwide. There have been significant advances in structural materials, and structural design has been combined with higher power density and fuel efficient engines to deliver ferries of increasing size. The multihull has proven itself to be a suitable configuration for active power projection across oceans as well as for coastal patrol and protection, operating at high speedd for insertion or retrieval with a low energy capability. At present there is no easily accessible material covering the combination of hydrodynamics, aerodynamics, and design issues including structures, powering and propulsion for these vehicles. Coverage in High Speed Catamarans and Multihulls includes an introduction to the history, evolution, and development of catamarans, followed by a theoretical calculation of wave resistance in shallow and deep water, as well as the drag components of the multihull. A discussion of vessel concept design describing design characteristics, empirical regression for determination of principal dimensions in preliminary design, general arrangement, and methods is also included. The book concludes with a discussion of experimental future vehicles currently in development including the small waterplane twin hull vessels, wave piercing catamarans, planing catamarans, tunnel planing catamarans and other multihull vessels.

High Performance Marine Vessels

High Performance Marine Vessels
Title High Performance Marine Vessels PDF eBook
Author Liang Yun
Publisher Springer Science & Business Media
Pages 379
Release 2014-07-08
Genre Technology & Engineering
ISBN 1461408695

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High Performance Marine Vessels (HPMVs) range from the Fast Ferries to the latest high speed Navy Craft, including competition power boats and hydroplanes, hydrofoils, hovercraft, catamarans and other multi-hull craft. High Performance Marine Vessels covers the main concepts of HPMVs and discusses historical background, design features, services that have been successful and not so successful, and some sample data of the range of HPMVs to date. Included is a comparison of all HPMVs craft and the differences between them and descriptions of performance (hydrodynamics and aerodynamics). Readers will find a comprehensive overview of the design, development and building of HPMVs.

Ship Resistance and Propulsion

Ship Resistance and Propulsion
Title Ship Resistance and Propulsion PDF eBook
Author Anthony F. Molland
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Pages 569
Release 2011-08-08
Genre Science
ISBN 0521760526

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Written by experts in the ship design field, this book provides a comprehensive approach to evaluating ship resistance and propulsion.

DTNSRDC.

DTNSRDC.
Title DTNSRDC. PDF eBook
Author David W. Taylor Naval Ship Research and Development Center
Publisher
Pages 540
Release 1980
Genre Shipbuilding
ISBN

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The Aeronautical Journal

The Aeronautical Journal
Title The Aeronautical Journal PDF eBook
Author
Publisher
Pages 758
Release 2002
Genre Aeronautics
ISBN

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