Velocity Prediction of Wing-Sailed Hydrofoiling Catamarans

Abstract

Abstract. The paper presents a Velocity Prediction Program for hydrofoiling catamarans with solid wing sails. Starting from a description of the mechanical model, suitable models are identified for the forces that act on the boat components. The study is deliberately limited to means for restricted methods where computational resources and budgets are limited. Enhanced lifting line approaches are described for the wingsail and appendages. Windage is calculated from force coefficients and dynamic pressure while hull resistance is determined by means of a potential flow solver. The description of the implementation is followed by the presentation of the results. An approach for processing of measurement data is shown in preparation to compare measured and predicted performance. Good agreement was found for upwind conditions whereas varying differences are found for most of the remaining wind angles. Finally, some of the challenges encountered during the study are discussed.