Propeller Drag Coefficient given Propeller Drag Formula

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Propeller Drag Coefficient refers to the dimensionless parameter that quantifies the resistance encountered by a propeller moving through water. Check FAQs
Cc, prop=Fc, prop0.5ρwaterApVc2cos(θc)
Cc, prop - Propeller Drag Coefficient?Fc, prop - Vessel Propeller Drag?ρwater - Water Density?Ap - Expanded or Developed Blade Area of a Propeller?Vc - Average Current Speed?θc - Angle of the Current?

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1.9861Edit=249Edit0.51000Edit15Edit728.2461Edit2cos(1.15Edit)
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Propeller Drag Coefficient given Propeller Drag Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Cc, prop=Fc, prop0.5ρwaterApVc2cos(θc)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Cc, prop=249N0.51000kg/m³15728.2461m/h2cos(1.15)
Next Step Convert Units
Cc, prop=249N0.51000kg/m³150.2023m/s2cos(1.15)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Cc, prop=2490.51000150.20232cos(1.15)
Next Step Evaluate
Cc, prop=1.98613169361769
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Cc, prop=1.9861

Propeller Drag Coefficient given Propeller Drag Formula Elements

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Propeller Drag Coefficient
Propeller Drag Coefficient refers to the dimensionless parameter that quantifies the resistance encountered by a propeller moving through water.
Symbol: Cc, prop
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be between -2.5 to 10.
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.
Water Density
Water Density is mass per unit volume of water.
Symbol: ρwater
Measurement: DensityUnit: kg/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Expanded or Developed Blade Area of a Propeller
Expanded or Developed Blade Area of a Propeller refers to the surface area of the propeller blades when they are "unwrapped" and laid flat on a plane.
Symbol: Ap
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Average Current Speed
Average Current Speed for propeller drag refers to calculating propeller drag in water depending on factors, including the type of vessel, size and shape of propeller, and operating conditions.
Symbol: Vc
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/h
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Angle of the Current
Angle of the Current refers to the direction at which ocean currents or tidal flows approach a coastline or a coastal structure, relative to a defined reference direction.
Symbol: θc
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
cos
Cosine of an angle is the ratio of the side adjacent to the angle to the hypotenuse of the triangle.
Syntax: cos(Angle)

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How to Evaluate Propeller Drag Coefficient given Propeller Drag?

Propeller Drag Coefficient given Propeller Drag evaluator uses Propeller Drag Coefficient = Vessel Propeller Drag/(0.5*Water Density*Expanded or Developed Blade Area of a Propeller*Average Current Speed^2*cos(Angle of the Current)) to evaluate the Propeller Drag Coefficient, The Propeller Drag Coefficient given Propeller Drag formula is defined as a parameter indicating the performance of a propeller. It can be understood as the dimensionless coefficient that relates the drag force experienced by a marine propeller to its geometric and operational characteristics. Propeller Drag Coefficient is denoted by Cc, prop symbol.

How to evaluate Propeller Drag Coefficient given Propeller Drag using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Propeller Drag Coefficient given Propeller Drag, enter Vessel Propeller Drag (Fc, prop), Water Density water), Expanded or Developed Blade Area of a Propeller (Ap), Average Current Speed (Vc) & Angle of the Current c) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Propeller Drag Coefficient given Propeller Drag

What is the formula to find Propeller Drag Coefficient given Propeller Drag?
The formula of Propeller Drag Coefficient given Propeller Drag is expressed as Propeller Drag Coefficient = Vessel Propeller Drag/(0.5*Water Density*Expanded or Developed Blade Area of a Propeller*Average Current Speed^2*cos(Angle of the Current)). Here is an example- 1.986132 = 249/(0.5*1000*15*0.202290583333333^2*cos(1.15)).
How to calculate Propeller Drag Coefficient given Propeller Drag?
With Vessel Propeller Drag (Fc, prop), Water Density water), Expanded or Developed Blade Area of a Propeller (Ap), Average Current Speed (Vc) & Angle of the Current c) we can find Propeller Drag Coefficient given Propeller Drag using the formula - Propeller Drag Coefficient = Vessel Propeller Drag/(0.5*Water Density*Expanded or Developed Blade Area of a Propeller*Average Current Speed^2*cos(Angle of the Current)). This formula also uses Cosine (cos) function(s).
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