Abstract
The authors propose a method to estimate full-scale propeller torque consisting of low-frequency and high-frequency components in waves using measured data of free-running model ship. The duct fan auxiliary thruster (DFAT) [1] and the rudder-effectiveness and speed correction (RSC) [2,3] ensure similar model ship motion to full-scale in external forces, where RSC controls the model ship propeller rate of revolution and the auxiliary thrust depending on measured model ship speed. Analyzing a fluctuating component of effective inflow velocity to propeller due to waves, the method estimates full-scale fluctuating propeller torque in waves. This method also makes it possible to adopt into free-running model ship tests any engine model simulating interaction between propeller torque and engine torque. Trial application of the method exemplifies the property of full-scale fluctuating propeller torque comparing with that of model ship.
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