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EP1304288A1
EP1304288A1 EP02079330A EP02079330A EP1304288A1 EP 1304288 A1 EP1304288 A1 EP 1304288A1 EP 02079330 A EP02079330 A EP 02079330A EP 02079330 A EP02079330 A EP 02079330A EP 1304288 A1 EP1304288 A1 EP 1304288A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
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    • B63B1/00—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils
    • B63B1/16—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces
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    • B63B1/244—Safety systems, e.g. when striking an object
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B1/00—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils
    • B63B1/02—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement
    • B63B1/10—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement with multiple hulls
    • B63B1/107—Semi-submersibles; Small waterline area multiple hull vessels and the like, e.g. SWATH
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B1/00—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils
    • B63B1/02—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement
    • B63B1/04—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement with single hull
    • B63B1/042—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement with single hull the underpart of which being partly provided with channels or the like, e.g. catamaran shaped
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B1/00—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils
    • B63B1/16—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces
    • B63B1/24—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces of hydrofoil type
    • B63B1/246—Arrangements of propulsion elements
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B1/00—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils
    • B63B1/02—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement
    • B63B1/10—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement with multiple hulls
    • B63B1/14—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement with multiple hulls the hulls being interconnected resiliently or having means for actively varying hull shape or configuration
    • B63B2001/145—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement with multiple hulls the hulls being interconnected resiliently or having means for actively varying hull shape or configuration having means for actively varying hull shape or configuration
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B39/00—Equipment to decrease pitch, roll, or like unwanted vessel movements; Apparatus for indicating vessel attitude

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  • the present invention relates to craft comprising a surface module, a single submerged body and a strut for connecting the body to the module, wherein said strut is operative for moving the submerged body relative to the surface module from a extended position of the body in which the surface module is arranged in vertically spaced relation thereabove to a retracted position in which the submerged body and the surface module together form a displacement hull.
  • ship hull shapes can be classified in three categories: displacement designs, semi-displacement designs and planing high speed designs.
  • the maximum speed for displacement designs is limited by the wave system generated, whereas semi-displacement designs can enter the planing state using much power and generating excessive waves.
  • the crests of surface waves will result in vertical acceleration of the hull, which has a direct influence on passenger comfort.
  • High speed hull shapes have poor low speed efficiency in terms of kg fuel/m and the efficiency at cruising speed is at best similar to the efficiency at top speed.
  • innovative designs like hydrofoils or small water area twin hull crafts enable high speeds without compromising passenger comfort in a sea state but have important disadvantages.
  • the disadvantages are among others a notably complicated propulsion, big exposed hydrofoils in case of the hydrofoil designs and, in case of a twin hull craft, habitable volume lost between the hulls and a beam that is less suited for harbors with a traditional layout.
  • a combination of hydrofoils and a central submerged body i.e. a hydrofoil small water area ship
  • a craft with a propulsion of high efficiency because of the possibility to place a propeller in a approximately uniform flow field of water accelerated by surface drag.
  • the hydrofoils can be designed not to extend beyond the beam of the hull, whereas no habitable volume is lost.
  • Such a design is known from US 3,730,123. However an optimization of habitable volume and draught as well as energy efficiency for the different speed ranges is not achieved.
  • the required habitable volume is directly related to the purpose of the ship (how many passengers and crew, what kind of voyage at which comfort level) and in the concept phase maximized within practical and aesthetic limits.
  • a shallow draught can dramatically increase the area of inland waterways which can be navigated. Inland waterways are, for the average passenger, much more attractive than the open sea.
  • a comparatively high cruise speed with a high comfort level in an average sea state can increase the area of the globe that can be reached within a constrained period (e.g. a holiday period).
  • the craft should ensure safety, passenger comfort or minimization of wave generation for all speed ranges, energy efficiency and exciting maneuverability.
  • the hull of the surface module comprises a hollow recess for receiving the submerged body in the retracted position, wherein the recess and the upper part of the submerged body have a mating form such that the hull of the craft in the retracted position of the submerged body has a drag reducing form.
  • US 3,590,765 discloses a reconfigurable vessel comprising a surface hull module and a submerged body connected thereto by means of two struts which can be actuated to lower the surface hull module to seat on the water surface in order to reduce draft of the vessel for navigating in shoal water or for docking.
  • This vessel however does not have a conformal recess for receiving (part of) the submerged body.
  • the recess is further recessed at the aft section of the surface module for receiving a propeller mounted to the submerged body in the retracted position thereof.
  • the massive flow disturbance for the propeller caused by the hull can be prevented by incorporating a streamlined further recessed part in the conformal recess enabling an additional flow around the submerged body with the result of an even flow-field for the propeller.
  • the aft recess has a narrowing part downstream of the propeller to ensure a positive pressure at the top and to prevent ventilation of the propeller resulting in a loss of thrust.
  • a rudder is attached to the surface module.
  • the rudder is located in the wake of the propeller in the retracted position of the submerged body.
  • the submerged body has preferably a raised bow to improve pressure distribution with a positive effect in the near surface flow. Furthermore the body has a streamlined shape with a flattened circular cross-section being axi-symmetrical at the stern. The cross-section is flattened to ensure that the standing height and draught constraints are not exceeded.
  • the submerged body comprises at least two pairs of hydrofoils, said pairs being mounted to the submerged body along the length thereof, whereas the hydrofoils of each pair are attached on both sides of the submerged body.
  • a slow speed mode or full displacement mode
  • a planing mode and a foil born mode can be obtained.
  • the submerged body is extended by operation of the struts.
  • the place of attachment of each hydrofoil on the submerged body is determined dependent on the pressure build-up generated by water flow along the submerged body in extended position. The placement of the hydrofoils should be such that they positively influence the wave pattern generated.
  • a winglet is fitted to the tip of at least the aft pair of hydrofoils to reinforce them.
  • the tips can be placed on the ground to support the craft on the ground in a leveled dried up position or in shallow water harbors, e.g. to raise the hull of the surface module above water level to prevent bio-fouling.
  • each hydrofoil is rotatable around its longitudinal axis.
  • the rotatable hydrofoils are set to optimum angles to minimize overall drag and reducing the waves generated when the craft is not in a foil born mode.
  • Directional control for low speed conditions is ensured by a low-speed rudder attached to the surface module in the wake of the propeller when the submerged body is retracted.
  • the helmsman can select a switch so that at or above a predetermined transition speed the control system can quickly select an angle of attack setting for foil born mode.
  • a fast selection limits the energy lost in the transition where the hydrofoils have considerable profile drag and induced drag and where the surface and pressure drag of the surface module is still high.
  • foil born mode the hydrofoils are controlled to retain straight and level "flight" or to (partially) follow the contour of long (ocean) waves or to make turns according to inputs from the helmsman or navigation system.
  • control system determines safety constraints of immersion and (aggressive) bank following from joystick inputs. This system can even allow the craft to jump. In the system, foil surface breaking with resulting ventilation and loss of lift is monitored and predicted to safeguard spin out situations.
  • the center of gravity and the floatation center for the craft with an extended submerged body ensure a positive righting arm for all positions.
  • the craft can be fitted with an emergency "extend" function.
  • the control systems furthermore monitors and predicts the breaking of the surface by the propeller and regulates the power generated by the generators and the excitation of the electric motor to prevent overspeed conditions.
  • the control system can select an angle of attack for each hydrofoil pair that results in an emergency stop. In such a situation the hull takes a nose up position so that deceleration and gravity combine to an acceleration vector normal to the deck which prevents passengers from falling or being launched from their seats.
  • the nose of the submerged body is provided with an integrated water tank having a closure shaped as a nozzle and provided with a cap which breaks at a predetermined pressure.
  • the nose will compress and the pressurized water passes through the nozzle shaped closure to the surrounding.
  • the outflow of high pressure water will absorb the impact energy and prevent serious damage to the craft.
  • the attachment of the struts to submerged body is calculated to break off at a predetermined strain level which can be absorbed by the hull construction. This will further reduce the risk that impacts at high speeds result in a loss of the craft.
  • the invention can result in embodiments that better meet the objectives than all previous hull shapes and hydrofoil arrangements.
  • the shape of the craft according to the invention is generally shown in Figures 1-4.
  • the craft comprises a surface module 1, a single submerged body 2 and two struts 5 for connecting the body 2 to the module 1.
  • the struts 5 are operative for moving the submerged body 2 relative to the surface module 1 from a retracted position ( Figures 1 and 3) to a extended position ( Figures 2 and 4) of the body 2.
  • the surface module 1 has a recess 6 conformal to the upper section 3 of the submerged body 2. In the extended position of the submerged body 2, the recess 6 is exposed to waves but will not impair directional stability nor induce vertical loads (wave slam) because of the linear edge and smooth curved shape.
  • Two pairs of hydrofoils 4,12 are attached to the submerged body 2. One pair 12 at the front part and one pair 4 at the aft part of the submerged body 2. The hydrofoils 4, 12 of each pair are located on both sides of the submerged body 2.
  • the submerged body 2 has a central high-skew propeller 8 driven by an electrical motor which is powered by generators in the surface module 1.
  • the length of the submerged body 2 should be such that the position of the two pairs of hydrofoils 4, 12 can have the desired influence on the wave pattern induced by the submerged body and that the influence on the flow field in front of the propeller 8 is not to much disturbed.
  • the front of the submerged body should be somewhat cut back from the bow of the surface module to prevent damage when mooring. This will result in a submerged body 2 which is somewhat shorter than the surface module 1.
  • the optimum diameter/length ratio for a submerged body 2 with a given displacement resulting in a minimum surface drag and pressure drag will result in an unpractical large diameter.
  • the diameter is constrained by the requirement of a flat passenger's floor 9 being as low as practical to ensure adequate vertical space without gaining undesirable high deckhouses, and the requirement of a shallow draught as determined by the water line 10 and the keel line 11 of the craft (see Figure 3).
  • the submerged body 2 has a bow and stern part connected by a long part with a parallel top line 13 and keel line 11.
  • the control system When in foil born mode the control system will steer the hydrofoils 4, 12 (Figure 4).
  • the level of the surface module 1 in relation to the water surface (with an average water line 10 as indicated in Figure 4) is maintained in such a way that instances of waves touching the hull of the surface module and ventilation of hydrofoils 4, 12 or propeller in troughs between wave crests are minimized.
  • the length and frequency of the waves, as sensed by the control system are suitable a wave contour "flight" path can be followed.
  • An axi-symmetrical streamlined submerged body 2 can be an optimal choice when optimizing for performance and endurance.
  • a streamlined submerged body with a bigger volume and better (near-surface) pressure drag performance is shown in Figure 5.
  • the submerged body retains the axi-symmetrical stern 19 (Figure 5A) with the integrated propeller and the bow 20 is raised ( Figure 5B and C) to improve pressure distribution with a positive effect in near surface flow.
  • the submerged body 2 has a flattened circular cross-section.
  • placement of the front hydrofoils 12 can be optimized for cruise speed so that the low drag laminar flow conditions can extend for a significant part of the submerged body.
  • the boundary of the recess 6 in the hull of the surface module is indicated with reference number 24 in Figure 6.
  • the recess 8 is further recessed at the aft section of the craft (see upper drawing in Figure 6) such that a streamlined aft recess 23 is obtained.
  • This aft recess 23 enables an additional flow around the streamlined body resulting in an even flow-field for the propeller 8.
  • Figure 6 shows a cross-section just in front of the propeller hub, whereas Figure 7 shows a longitudinal section just above the centerline of the submerged body.
  • the aft recess 23 has a narrowing part 26 downstream of the propeller 8 to ensure a positive pressure at the top of the aft recess 23 (which is at waterline level) and prevent ventilation of the propeller.
  • the hull is fitted with two strakes 27 which prevent loss of dynamic pressure for the downstream flat surfaces of the hull when the craft is in a (non foil born) planing mode.
  • the hydrofoils 4, 12 are placed in a negative dihedral to prevent ventilation when making steep turns.
  • an edge 32 of the hull can touch the water (see Figure 9).
  • the angles for the aft 4 and the front 12 hydrofoils are indicated with reference numbers 34 and 33 respectively.
  • the dihedral is used for small yaw corrections.
  • the negative dihedral helps in providing support in drying up conditions (see Figure 10).
  • the control system has an algorithm to adjust hydrofoil angles and to move the submerged body relative to the surface module when preparing for a dried up position.
  • a similar algorithm can be used in the harbor (see Figure 11) to raise the surface module above the water level.
  • a winglet shaped element 35 is fitted to each aft hydrofoil 4. When properly shaped this winglet 35 has some positive effect on hydrodynamic performance.
  • the angles of the hydrofoils 4, 12 are being set in such a way that the interaction of the pressures generated by the hull of the surface module in combination with the retracted submerged body and the pressures generated by the hydrofoils at this determined setting is optimized. These pressures result in waves.
  • these waves are indicated by section line 38 for the surface module with submerged body, section line 40 for the hydrofoils at angles 41, 42 and the resulting section line 39.
  • the control system can give inputs to the hydrofoils to increase roll stability .
  • the hydrofoils are movable around their longitudinal axes standing at right angels to the submerged body.
  • the front hydrofoils 12 and the aft hydrofoils 4 are shown in Figure 12.
  • the collapsible forward section of the submerged body is shown in Figure 13.
  • the front section 50 compresses and water 49 is forced through the nozzle shaped closure 48.
  • the forward bulkhead 47 is strong enough to retain its integrity even when hitting objects at top speed. However at top speed the loads on the structure will be such that structural damage is inevitable.
  • the connection between the struts 5 and the surface module 1 is designed such that in case of high deceleration forces being transmitted to the surface module 1 the struts 5 can rotate (see Figure 15). This rotation induces uneven shear forces to the shear-pins 52, 53 that connect the struts 5 to the submerged body 54. As a result the connection fails leading to a separation of the submerged body 2 and the surface module 1.
  • the control system enters an emergency stop sequence when the throttles are slammed back in foil born mode (see Figure 16).
  • the generators are throttled and the electric motor is slowed down within limits to prevent damage to the motor or propeller.
  • the aft hydrofoils 4 are set to induce a pitched angle of the craft so that the resulting vector 56 from the dynamic and static forces of the water on the craft result in a force acting on the passengers not deviating from normal gravity.
  • the front hydrofoils 12 are set to maintain a certain depth in the water to prevent ventilation.
  • the craft makes a planing "landing" on the rear end of the hull.
  • the control system sets limits to an envelope for radical maneuvers under helmsman control.
  • Figure 17 shows a jump maneuver.
  • the helmsman lowers the craft 58, makes an aggressive pull up 59 when there is enough vertical speed to clear the water surface 60 and than make a splash landing 61.
  • Figure 18 indicates the location of the non-standard sensors and the input devices.
  • the four antennae 62, 63, 64, 65 of the Global Positioning System (GPS) are placed on the roof of the pilothouse in optimal view of overhead GPS satellites.
  • the combined three-axis angular rate sensor 66 is located near the center of gravity at the level of passengers sitting in the craft.
  • the submerged body immersion (water surface distance) sensors 69, 81 are located near the tip of the submerged body facing towards the surface.
  • the input devices are a joystick 67 for bank (and consequent turn) and depth input and a throttle 68 for revolutions of the propeller and emergency stop input.
  • the joystick 67 has a trim button for trimming the craft in case of an unavailability of the GPS attitude. Switches and buttons are not show.
  • Figure 19 indicates the navigation and control system.
  • Extended or retracted mode is selectable in the control panel 89.
  • This control panel 89 also autopilot having different options and the control parameters which determine comfort level and energy use can be selected.
  • the control parameters are for example "comfort” meaning minimized accelerations, "economy” meaning minimized hydrofoil angle changes, and "performance” meaning maximised safe turn rate and jump capability.
  • special functions such as levelling when drying up, can be selected and system condition and maintenance information are presented in the control panel.
  • the control systems has a dual redundant architecture with two controllers 87 and 88, each using different input signals.
  • Controller 87 obtains input signals from the xyz-roll rate sensor 66, immersion sensor 69, speed sensor 86 and joystick 67, whereas controller 87 obtains the input signals GPS-attitude and speed from GPS antennae 62-65 and further input signals from immersion sensor 81 and joystick 67. Both controllers 87, 88 are connected to the control unit fo controlling the four hydrofoils 90-93.
  • the control unit comprises four duplex integrated servo actuator 94-97 which control the angular position of hydrofoil 90-93 respectively.
  • a processor 83 is used for the man-machine interface, interfacing to other systems and system monitoring.
  • This processor 83 connects to the different system elements through a network, schematically depicted as 98 and has a standardised (NEMA) network interface 99. Both sides of each duplex integrated servo actuator 94-97 have a separate power supply.
  • the control system is set up in such a way that failure of a single controller 87, 88, the network 98, the processor 83 or one side of a duplex integrated servo actuator 94-97 will not preclude foil born navigation (with certain restrictions). For an extended non-foil born mode, an extended foil born mode and retracted slow speed mode different settings and limits are used.
  • the joystick 67 has a "foil born” switch so that, when selected, the controllers 87, 88 switch the hydrofoils 90-93 settings when the speed through the water reaches the predetermined transition speed.
  • the controller 88 monitors wave-height and wavelength measured by the submerged body immersion sensor 81 in combination with GPS. When wavelength, wave-height and periodicity are suitable, a "Soll" flight path following a wave contour is established. The information on the wave situation is monitored by the processor 83 and control limits are applied to the selection (or automatic de-selection) of the performance settings.
  • the invention relates to a ship configuration which is variable.
  • a craft with a retractable submerged body fitted with movable hydrofoils controlled by a full authority control system to optimize three speed ranges, namely a low speed displacement mode (with the submerged body retracted), a cruise mode where the main hull is lifted above water surface and lift is generated partly by flotation forces and partly by the hydrofoils, and a high speed mode where the hydrofoils enable tight control on safety margins and passenger comfort and high maneuverability.

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