Tip vortex cavitation of propeller bionic noise reduction surface based on precision abrasive belt grinding

Abstract

The processed surface integrity of the propeller has a vital impact on the performance, efficiency, and noise of the entire power energy conversion device, and the bionic micro-structured surface is conducive to improving the noise reduction performance of the working parts. In this paper, the microstructure of the propeller blade surface is machined by precision abrasive belt grinding. Based on the surface roughness detection and 3D morphology analysis results, a univariate model of propeller surface groove with V-shaped section is established. The flow field analysis, numerical analysis of cavitation, and noise performance analysis of general marine propellers and bionic marine propellers are also carried out. The results show that the maximum noise of the propeller with the bionic grooved surface is 94.7 decibels, and the maximum noise of the general propeller is 146 decibels. The noise reduction effect is increased by 35%, which provides a new method of precision abrasive belt grinding for the noise reduction of the propeller.