Vessel Propeller Drag in Mooring Forces Formulas

Vessel Propeller Drag refers to the resistance experienced by a ship’s propeller as it moves through water. And is denoted by F_{c, prop}. Vessel Propeller Drag is usually measured using the Newton for Force. Note that the value of Vessel Propeller Drag is always negative.

Formulas to find Vessel Propeller Drag in Mooring Forces

fxPropeller Drag due to Form Drag of Propeller with Locked ShaftGo

Mooring Forces formulas that make use of Vessel Propeller Drag

fxTotal Longitudinal Current Load on VesselGo

fxPropeller Drag Coefficient given Propeller DragGo

fxForm Drag of Vessel given Total Longitudinal Current Load on VesselGo

List of variables in Mooring Forces formulas

fx Water Density Go

fx Propeller Drag Coefficient Go

fx Expanded or Developed Blade Area of a Propeller Go

fx Average Current Speed Go

fx Angle of the Current Go

FAQ

What is the Vessel Propeller Drag?

Vessel Propeller Drag refers to the resistance experienced by a ship’s propeller as it moves through water. Vessel Propeller Drag is usually measured using the Newton for Force. Note that the value of Vessel Propeller Drag is always negative.

Can the Vessel Propeller Drag be negative?

Yes, the Vessel Propeller Drag, measured in Force can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Vessel Propeller Drag?

Vessel Propeller Drag is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Vessel Propeller Drag can be measured.

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