Article Published In Vol.11 (Jan-Feb 2023)

The Effect of changing the Propeller Systems on the Measured Bollard pull

Author : Mohamed Ashraf Ahmed El Zaalik

The bollard pull is very important for the safety of the tug boat operation. The different propeller systems have a significant effect on the measured thrust. Using different propeller models with different systems in experimental test rig the bollard pull measured and compared and the results are analyzed to find the effect on the measured bollard pull

Keywords: Bollard Pull, Propeller Dimensions, Exerted Thrust, Test rig, Ducted propeller, thrust coefficient.