Resistance calculation using HOLTROP

Discussion in 'Propulsion' started by ngyen, Aug 13, 2010.

  1. ngyen
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    ngyen Junior Member

    hy

    i am trying to write a small program in VB to calculate resistance for ship which follow Holtrop Mennen.
    following this paper.

    http://www.4shared.com/document/Z-325oKT/holtrop_ISP_Vol29_1982.htm

    I want to know the formulae for calculating the following parameter.i searched but cant get any specific formula for this.
    In my program , the input is variable and they are ask the user to give ( L, B,T,H,Cb , Speed )

    please provide me formula for these

    ABT = Transverse sectional area of the bulb at the position where the still water surface intersets the stem = ???

    SAPP = the wetted area of the appendages = ??

    AT = Transom Area = ??

    hB= Centre of bulb area abolve keel line = ???



    please help
    thanks
     
  2. Replica
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    Replica Junior Member

    These are variables and will differ from ship to ship. There is no one size fits all formula.

    Would suggest you have a look at this dissertation. It deals with the preliminary power prediction process and utilises Holtrop and Mennen amongst others.

    http://dk.cput.ac.za/td_ctech/175/

    If my memory serves me correctly, it provides reasonable examples of using the software together with the output.

    Rob
     
  3. zeroname
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    zeroname Naval Architect

    Thanks replica for the links.. very nice work
     
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