Propeller Drag due to Form Drag of Propeller with Locked Shaft Formula

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Vessel Propeller Drag refers to the resistance experienced by a ship's propeller as it moves through water. Check FAQs
Fc, prop=0.5ρwaterCc, propApVc2cos(θc)
Fc, prop - Vessel Propeller Drag?ρwater - Water Density?Cc, prop - Propeller Drag Coefficient?Ap - Expanded or Developed Blade Area of a Propeller?Vc - Average Current Speed?θc - Angle of the Current?

Propeller Drag due to Form Drag of Propeller with Locked Shaft Example

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249.485Edit=0.51000Edit1.99Edit15Edit728.2461Edit2cos(1.15Edit)
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Propeller Drag due to Form Drag of Propeller with Locked Shaft Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Propeller Drag due to Form Drag of Propeller with Locked Shaft?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Fc, prop=0.5ρwaterCc, propApVc2cos(θc)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Fc, prop=0.51000kg/m³1.9915728.2461m/h2cos(1.15)
Next Step Convert Units
Fc, prop=0.51000kg/m³1.99150.2023m/s2cos(1.15)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Fc, prop=0.510001.99150.20232cos(1.15)
Next Step Evaluate
Fc, prop=249.484966979929N
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Fc, prop=249.485N

Propeller Drag due to Form Drag of Propeller with Locked Shaft Formula Elements

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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.
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.
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 due to Form Drag of Propeller with Locked Shaft?

Propeller Drag due to Form Drag of Propeller with Locked Shaft evaluator uses Vessel Propeller Drag = 0.5*Water Density*Propeller Drag Coefficient*Expanded or Developed Blade Area of a Propeller*Average Current Speed^2*cos(Angle of the Current) to evaluate the Vessel Propeller Drag, The Propeller drag due to form drag of propeller with Locked shaft formula is defined as the resistance encountered by a vessel when the propeller is not rotating but still submerged in water. This is crucial for designing efficient propulsion systems and estimating the power required to overcome resistance during different operational conditions. Vessel Propeller Drag is denoted by Fc, prop symbol.

How to evaluate Propeller Drag due to Form Drag of Propeller with Locked Shaft using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Propeller Drag due to Form Drag of Propeller with Locked Shaft, enter Water Density water), Propeller Drag Coefficient (Cc, prop), 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 due to Form Drag of Propeller with Locked Shaft

What is the formula to find Propeller Drag due to Form Drag of Propeller with Locked Shaft?
The formula of Propeller Drag due to Form Drag of Propeller with Locked Shaft is expressed as Vessel Propeller Drag = 0.5*Water Density*Propeller Drag Coefficient*Expanded or Developed Blade Area of a Propeller*Average Current Speed^2*cos(Angle of the Current). Here is an example- 249.485 = 0.5*1000*1.99*15*0.202290583333333^2*cos(1.15).
How to calculate Propeller Drag due to Form Drag of Propeller with Locked Shaft?
With Water Density water), Propeller Drag Coefficient (Cc, prop), Expanded or Developed Blade Area of a Propeller (Ap), Average Current Speed (Vc) & Angle of the Current c) we can find Propeller Drag due to Form Drag of Propeller with Locked Shaft using the formula - Vessel Propeller Drag = 0.5*Water Density*Propeller Drag Coefficient*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).
Can the Propeller Drag due to Form Drag of Propeller with Locked Shaft be negative?
Yes, the Propeller Drag due to Form Drag of Propeller with Locked Shaft, measured in Force can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Propeller Drag due to Form Drag of Propeller with Locked Shaft?
Propeller Drag due to Form Drag of Propeller with Locked Shaft is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Propeller Drag due to Form Drag of Propeller with Locked Shaft can be measured.
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