Form Drag of Vessel given Total Longitudinal Current Load on Vessel Formula

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Form Drag of a Vessel refers to the resistance experienced by the vessel due to its shape and the flow of water around it. Check FAQs
Fc, form=Fc, tot-Fc,fric-Fc, prop
Fc, form - Form Drag of a Vessel?Fc, tot - Total Longitudinal Current Load on a Vessel?Fc,fric - Skin Friction of a Vessel?Fc, prop - Vessel Propeller Drag?

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0.15Edit=0.441Edit-42Edit-249Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Fc, form=Fc, tot-Fc,fric-Fc, prop
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Fc, form=0.441kN-42-249N
Next Step Convert Units
Fc, form=441N-42-249N
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Fc, form=441-42-249
Next Step Evaluate
Fc, form=150N
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
Fc, form=0.15kN

Form Drag of Vessel given Total Longitudinal Current Load on Vessel Formula Elements

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Form Drag of a Vessel
Form Drag of a Vessel refers to the resistance experienced by the vessel due to its shape and the flow of water around it.
Symbol: Fc, form
Measurement: ForceUnit: kN
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Total Longitudinal Current Load on a Vessel
The Total Longitudinal Current Load on a Vessel, often called the current force, is a critical factor in ship design and operation, especially for moored vessels or those navigating strong currents.
Symbol: Fc, tot
Measurement: ForceUnit: kN
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Skin Friction of a Vessel
Skin Friction of a Vessel is defined as the friction at the surface of a solid and a fluid in relative motion.
Symbol: Fc,fric
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Vessel Propeller Drag
Vessel Propeller Drag refers to the resistance experienced by a ship's propeller as it moves through water.
Symbol: Fc, prop
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

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How to Evaluate Form Drag of Vessel given Total Longitudinal Current Load on Vessel?

Form Drag of Vessel given Total Longitudinal Current Load on Vessel evaluator uses Form Drag of a Vessel = Total Longitudinal Current Load on a Vessel-Skin Friction of a Vessel-Vessel Propeller Drag to evaluate the Form Drag of a Vessel, The Form Drag of Vessel given Total Longitudinal Current Load on Vessel formula is defined as pressure drag or profile drag, is a type of resistance experienced by a vessel moving through water. It arises due to the shape and size of the vessel as it interacts with the fluid flow, particularly the longitudinal current load, which refers to the water current moving along the length of the vessel. It is the force parameter influencing Longitudinal current loads on ships. Form Drag of a Vessel is denoted by Fc, form symbol.

How to evaluate Form Drag of Vessel given Total Longitudinal Current Load on Vessel using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Form Drag of Vessel given Total Longitudinal Current Load on Vessel, enter Total Longitudinal Current Load on a Vessel (Fc, tot), Skin Friction of a Vessel (Fc,fric) & Vessel Propeller Drag (Fc, prop) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Form Drag of Vessel given Total Longitudinal Current Load on Vessel

What is the formula to find Form Drag of Vessel given Total Longitudinal Current Load on Vessel?
The formula of Form Drag of Vessel given Total Longitudinal Current Load on Vessel is expressed as Form Drag of a Vessel = Total Longitudinal Current Load on a Vessel-Skin Friction of a Vessel-Vessel Propeller Drag. Here is an example- 0.049709 = 441-42-249.
How to calculate Form Drag of Vessel given Total Longitudinal Current Load on Vessel?
With Total Longitudinal Current Load on a Vessel (Fc, tot), Skin Friction of a Vessel (Fc,fric) & Vessel Propeller Drag (Fc, prop) we can find Form Drag of Vessel given Total Longitudinal Current Load on Vessel using the formula - Form Drag of a Vessel = Total Longitudinal Current Load on a Vessel-Skin Friction of a Vessel-Vessel Propeller Drag.
Can the Form Drag of Vessel given Total Longitudinal Current Load on Vessel be negative?
Yes, the Form Drag of Vessel given Total Longitudinal Current Load on Vessel, measured in Force can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Form Drag of Vessel given Total Longitudinal Current Load on Vessel?
Form Drag of Vessel given Total Longitudinal Current Load on Vessel is usually measured using the Kilonewton[kN] for Force. Newton[kN], Exanewton[kN], Meganewton[kN] are the few other units in which Form Drag of Vessel given Total Longitudinal Current Load on Vessel can be measured.
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