| Abstract | This paper introduces a newly developed Wake Impingement Model (WIM) that aims to simulate of the dynamic loads induced by a three dimensional, unsteady, and strong vortical propeller wake. Simulations of loads on an ice class, tractor type podded propeller in straight ahead motion are presented consisting of mean loads on the propeller and side force on the pod and strut. The side force fluctuations for three different advance coefficients have also been predicted. These simulations were carried out by using a panel code, PROPELLA, with or without WIM. Simulated results were compared with and without WIM and with experimental data. The comparison of the propeller open water characteristics of two simulated results shown there is almost no difference between predictions with and without WIM. It was found by comparing with experimental data that the simulations of the side force on the pod and strut with WIM successfully captured the fluctuation which was dominated by the component at the blade passing frequency, although this was at a reduced level compared with the measurements. |
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