Wake in Submarine

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  1. mvbc85
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    mvbc85 New Member

    Hi
    I'm trying to design a submarine that is powered by a person but when trying to design the propellers I'm stuck at the wake fraction. How can I calculate this fraction? and is there a value or range of values that I could assume since I really don't have a lot of ways of making tests and examinations.
    Thanks a lot
     
    mvbc85, Jan 29, 2007
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  2. RatliffFranklin

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    The Hunley

    A hundred and forty years ago confederates with no clue about wake fraction built a human-powered submarine that could maneuver effectively in Charleston bay.
     
    RatliffFranklin, Jan 30, 2007
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    If you search the the terms "human powered submarine", there is a huge quantity of information available. There have been several competitions in recent years, and previous year's designs are posted.
     
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