Research on the Hydrodynamic Characteristics Analysis and Optimization Design of a Rim-driven Thruster KU Leuven
In conventional shaft-driven propulsion systems, the shaft has to be connected to the main engine by another intermediate transmission device, in which way too much space is taken up. Moreover, the complex structure causes great mechanical loss, resulting in low efficiency and creating high vibrations and noise. On the contrary, the rapidly developing rim-driven thruster (RDT) is gaining more and more popularity in recent years. Comparing ...