Abstract
The effect of deflector angle on hydrodynamic performances of a double-slotted cambered otter-board is investigated using engineering models in a wind tunnel. Three different angle combinations (35°-30°, 30°-25°and 25°-20°) are evaluated at a wind speed of 28 m/s. Parameters measured included: drag coefficient C x , lift coefficient C y , pitch moment coefficient C m , center of pressure coefficient C p , over a range of angle of attack (0° to 70°). These coefficients are used in analyzing the differences in the performance among the three otter-board models. Results shows that the maximum lift coefficient Cy of the otter-board model with the angle combination (35°-30°) of two deflectors is the highest (2.160 at a=55°). The maximum C y /C x of the otter-board with the angle combination (25°-20°) is the highest (3.842 at a=2.5°). A comparative analysis of Cm and Cp shows that the stability of otter-board model with the angle combination (25°-20°) is better in pitch, and the stability of otter-board model with the angle combination (30°-25°) is better in roll. The findings of this study can offer useful reference data for the structural optimization of otter-boards for trawling.
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