Abstract
[Objective]To address the lightweight and vibration reduction needs of pump-jet propulsors, this study proposes the use of carbon fiber-reinforced composites (CFRC) in propulsor ducts.[Method]First, a two-way CFD/FEM fluid-structure interaction (FSI)method was developed to capture structural responses caused by hydrodynamic forces. This enabled a systematic analysis of the effects of structural deformation on both hydrodynamic performance and shaft excitation characteristics. Subsequently, a duct model was developed to investigate the impact of the composite material on hydrodynamic performance, vibration transmission mechanisms, and structural responses.[Results]Composite ducts exhibited structural deformations of 10−7 m, indicating a negligible impact on hydrodynamic performance. The natural frequencies of the first four wet modes showed a 65.3%—80.2% reduction compared to the corresponding dry modes. Vibration analysis revealed a 1.053 3 dB reduction in total acceleration level at stator-duct connections compared to bronze alloy ducts, though a slight rebound in vibration performance was observed under internal surface excitation. [Conclusion]The study strongly confirms the role of composites in lightweight design, vibration reduction, and performance optimization, providing a basis for propulsor design.
| Translated title of the contribution | The influence of a composite duct on the hydrodynamic and vibration characteristics of a pump-jet propulsor |
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| Original language | Chinese (Traditional) |
| Pages (from-to) | 167-176 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Chinese Journal of Ship Research |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2026 |
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