GB2415164B - Marine drag-reduction and propulsion system - Google Patents

Marine drag-reduction and propulsion system

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GB2415164B
GB2415164B GB0327573A GB0327573A GB2415164B GB 2415164 B GB2415164 B GB 2415164B GB 0327573 A GB0327573 A GB 0327573A GB 0327573 A GB0327573 A GB 0327573A GB 2415164 B GB2415164 B GB 2415164B
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reduction
propulsion system
marine
drag
marine drag
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Nicholas Paul Robinson
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    • 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
    • B63B1/32—Other means for varying the inherent hydrodynamic characteristics of hulls
    • B63B1/34—Other means for varying the inherent hydrodynamic characteristics of hulls by reducing surface friction
    • B63B1/36—Other means for varying the inherent hydrodynamic characteristics of hulls by reducing surface friction using mechanical means
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63H—MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING
    • B63H19/00—Marine propulsion not otherwise provided for
    • B63H19/02—Marine propulsion not otherwise provided for by using energy derived from movement of ambient water, e.g. from rolling or pitching of vessels
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F15—FLUID-PRESSURE ACTUATORS; HYDRAULICS OR PNEUMATICS IN GENERAL
    • F15D—FLUID DYNAMICS, i.e. METHODS OR MEANS FOR INFLUENCING THE FLOW OF GASES OR LIQUIDS
    • F15D1/00—Influencing flow of fluids
    • F15D1/10—Influencing flow of fluids around bodies of solid material
    • F15D1/12—Influencing flow of fluids around bodies of solid material by influencing the boundary layer
    • 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
    • B63B1/18—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces of hydroplane type
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02T—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION
    • Y02T70/00—Maritime or waterways transport
    • Y02T70/10—Measures concerning design or construction of watercraft hulls
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02T—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION
    • Y02T70/00—Maritime or waterways transport
    • Y02T70/50—Measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions related to the propulsion system
    • Y02T70/5218—Less carbon-intensive fuels, e.g. natural gas, biofuels
    • Y02T70/5236—Renewable or hybrid-electric solutions

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  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Fluid Mechanics (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Ocean & Marine Engineering (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Other Liquid Machine Or Engine Such As Wave Power Use (AREA)
GB0327573A 2003-11-27 2003-11-27 Marine drag-reduction and propulsion system Expired - Fee Related GB2415164B (en)

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GB0327573D0 GB0327573D0 (en) 2003-12-31
GB2415164A GB2415164A (en) 2005-12-21
GB2415164B true GB2415164B (en) 2007-01-03

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Citations (6)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB373970A (en) * 1930-08-01 1932-06-02 Henri Lecoq Improvements in or relating to means for reducing frictional resistance of fluids along solid walls
GB997943A (en) * 1961-05-19 1965-07-14 Hovercraft Dev Ltd Fluid curtains for protecting or shielding a body
GB1034370A (en) * 1963-03-08 1966-06-29 Harrison Lackenby Method and means for preventing flow-separation alongside ships' hulls in motion
GB2048788A (en) * 1979-05-17 1980-12-17 Hydroconic Ltd Preventing separation of flow over a vessel's stern
US4825795A (en) * 1987-03-19 1989-05-02 Slemmons Arthur J Sailing craft keel and rudder flow modifiers
US20020029731A1 (en) * 2000-09-08 2002-03-14 Yoshiaki Takahashi Method of reducing frictional resistance of a hull, and frictional resistance reducing vessel

Patent Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB373970A (en) * 1930-08-01 1932-06-02 Henri Lecoq Improvements in or relating to means for reducing frictional resistance of fluids along solid walls
GB997943A (en) * 1961-05-19 1965-07-14 Hovercraft Dev Ltd Fluid curtains for protecting or shielding a body
GB1034370A (en) * 1963-03-08 1966-06-29 Harrison Lackenby Method and means for preventing flow-separation alongside ships' hulls in motion
GB2048788A (en) * 1979-05-17 1980-12-17 Hydroconic Ltd Preventing separation of flow over a vessel's stern
US4825795A (en) * 1987-03-19 1989-05-02 Slemmons Arthur J Sailing craft keel and rudder flow modifiers
US20020029731A1 (en) * 2000-09-08 2002-03-14 Yoshiaki Takahashi Method of reducing frictional resistance of a hull, and frictional resistance reducing vessel

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