Abstract
Waterjet propulsion is increasingly used in both combat and civil ships. In this study, a mechanism analysis-based modelling approach of a dual-waterjets propulsion steering system is presented. Experiments carried out on an experimental platform are used to validate the model system. Then a model-based synchronous control strategy for the dual-waterjets propulsion steering system is developed. The experiment results show that the model-based proportional–integral synchronous control strategy may reduce the synchronization error significantly compared with the reciprocal of the synchronization error driving synchronous control strategy practised on some small ships.
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