Vessel Draft given Form Drag of Vessel Formula

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Vessel Draft refers to the vertical distance between the waterline and the lowest point of a ship's hull, usually measured amidships (in the middle of the ship). Check FAQs
T=Fc, form0.5ρwaterCc, formBVc2cos(θc)
T - Vessel Draft?Fc, form - Form Drag of a Vessel?ρwater - Water Density?Cc, form - Form Drag Coefficient?B - Vessel Beam?Vc - Average Current Speed?θc - Angle of the Current?

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1.7947Edit=0.15Edit0.51000Edit5Edit2Edit728.2461Edit2cos(1.15Edit)
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Vessel Draft given Form Drag of Vessel Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
T=Fc, form0.5ρwaterCc, formBVc2cos(θc)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
T=0.15kN0.51000kg/m³52m728.2461m/h2cos(1.15)
Next Step Convert Units
T=150N0.51000kg/m³52m0.2023m/s2cos(1.15)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
T=1500.51000520.20232cos(1.15)
Next Step Evaluate
T=1.79469731350996m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
T=1.7947m

Vessel Draft given Form Drag of Vessel Formula Elements

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Vessel Draft
Vessel Draft refers to the vertical distance between the waterline and the lowest point of a ship's hull, usually measured amidships (in the middle of the ship).
Symbol: T
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
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.
Water Density
Water Density is mass per unit volume of water.
Symbol: ρwater
Measurement: DensityUnit: kg/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Form Drag Coefficient
Form Drag Coefficient is a dimensionless number that quantifies the resistance experienced by an object, such as a coastal structure or seabed feature.
Symbol: Cc, form
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Vessel Beam
Vessel Beam refers to the width of a vessel, such as a ship or boat, measured at its widest point.
Symbol: B
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
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 Vessel Draft given Form Drag of Vessel?

Vessel Draft given Form Drag of Vessel evaluator uses Vessel Draft = Form Drag of a Vessel/(0.5*Water Density*Form Drag Coefficient*Vessel Beam*Average Current Speed^2*cos(Angle of the Current)) to evaluate the Vessel Draft, The Vessel Draft given Form Drag of Vessel formula is defined as the depth to which a vessel is submerged in water, taking into account the form drag or shape resistance of the vessel's hull. Form drag is a type of fluid resistance that arises due to the shape and contour of the vessel as it moves through water. Vessel Draft is denoted by T symbol.

How to evaluate Vessel Draft given Form Drag of Vessel using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Vessel Draft given Form Drag of Vessel, enter Form Drag of a Vessel (Fc, form), Water Density water), Form Drag Coefficient (Cc, form), Vessel Beam (B), Average Current Speed (Vc) & Angle of the Current c) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Vessel Draft given Form Drag of Vessel

What is the formula to find Vessel Draft given Form Drag of Vessel?
The formula of Vessel Draft given Form Drag of Vessel is expressed as Vessel Draft = Form Drag of a Vessel/(0.5*Water Density*Form Drag Coefficient*Vessel Beam*Average Current Speed^2*cos(Angle of the Current)). Here is an example- 1.794697 = 150/(0.5*1000*5*2*0.202290583333333^2*cos(1.15)).
How to calculate Vessel Draft given Form Drag of Vessel?
With Form Drag of a Vessel (Fc, form), Water Density water), Form Drag Coefficient (Cc, form), Vessel Beam (B), Average Current Speed (Vc) & Angle of the Current c) we can find Vessel Draft given Form Drag of Vessel using the formula - Vessel Draft = Form Drag of a Vessel/(0.5*Water Density*Form Drag Coefficient*Vessel Beam*Average Current Speed^2*cos(Angle of the Current)). This formula also uses Cosine (cos) function(s).
Can the Vessel Draft given Form Drag of Vessel be negative?
Yes, the Vessel Draft given Form Drag of Vessel, measured in Length can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Vessel Draft given Form Drag of Vessel?
Vessel Draft given Form Drag of Vessel is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Vessel Draft given Form Drag of Vessel can be measured.
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