Research Article

Determination of the Optimum Trim Angle of a Planing Hull for Minimum Drag Using Savitsky Method

Number: 220 December 31, 2021
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Determination of the Optimum Trim Angle of a Planing Hull for Minimum Drag Using Savitsky Method

Abstract

In this paper, the minimization problem of the total resistance of a planing hull is studied for a wide range of Froude numbers. The Savitsky method is utilized to calculate optimum aspect ratios and dynamic trim angles of the hull. First, the aspect ratios, dynamic trim angles, and the total resistances of the hull are calculated with the Savitsky method. Then, the minimum drag forces are computed for each vessel speed by changing the aspect ratios systematically. Then, the required trim moments are calculated to find the optimum trim tab angles. The entire calculations are performed by using a Python program. The results showed that trim tabs can reduce the total drag up to 20% approximately. The obtained trim tab angles for minimum drag are demonstrated with figures and tables.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Engineering

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 31, 2021

Submission Date

June 15, 2021

Acceptance Date

October 1, 2021

Published in Issue

Year 2021 Number: 220

APA
Sancak, E., & Çakıcı, F. (2021). Determination of the Optimum Trim Angle of a Planing Hull for Minimum Drag Using Savitsky Method. Gemi Ve Deniz Teknolojisi, 220, 43-53. https://doi.org/10.54926/gdt.951371

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