Object and purpose of research. This paper discusses passenger catamarans. Its purpose is to find methods and means to improve seakeeping and propulsion performance in waves, reduce external structural loads, improve comfort and reduce material consumption of catamaran by means of optimally shaped bows and passive motion stabilizers. Materials and methods. The study is based on the methods of ship theory and ship motions, as well as on numerical calculation methods. Main results. Based on the calculation data analysis, this paper suggests principal technical solutions offering high comfort and cost-effectiveness of catamaran. Conclusion. These results could be used for design optimization of comfortable and efficient passenger catamarans.

В статье приводятся результаты экспериментального исследования влияния конструктивных факторов на ходовые качества перспективного волнорассекающего пассажирского катамарана. Цель работы – поиск принципиальных технических решений по облику катамарана, обеспечивающих повышенные ходовые качества на тихой воде, в условиях волнения и экономическую эффективность. Оценено влияние скорости хода на ходовую посадку, гидродинамическое сопротивление, буксировочную и потребную мощность волнорассекающего катамарана. Выявлена эффективность применения транцевого интерцептора на волнорассекающем катамаране. Обсуждается рациональный выбор перемещения (выдвига) транцевого интерцептора при заданных значениях водоизмещения и эксплуатационной скорости. Выявлена целесообразность перехода от двулапых кронштейнов гребных валов к однолапым. Определено изменение потребной мощности при переходе от двулапого кронштейна к однолапому. Дана количественная оценка влияния выступающих частей (рулей и кронштейнов) на буксировочное сопротивление модели. Оценено взаимное влияние выдвига интерцептора и угла статического дифферента на характеристики ходкости при движении катамарана со скоростью экономического хода и эксплуатационной скоростью. Выявлена зависимость дополнительного буксировочного сопротивления модели на волнении от формы соединительного моста катамарана. Результаты исследований использованы при проектировании современного экологичного пассажирского катамарана проекта «Ecocruiser». The paper presents results of experimental study of structural factor effects on speed performance of a promising wave-cleaving passenger catamaran. The work purpose consists in searching for basic engineering solutions on the catamaran appearance that provide increased speed performance in still water and in seas, as well as economical efficiency. Effects of travel speed on operating trim, flow resistance, towrope power and power requirements of a wave-cleaving catamaran are evaluated. Effectiveness of using a transom intercepter in a wave-cleaving catamaran was identified. Rational selection of transom intercepter movement (advance) at specified displacement and operational speed values are discussed. Expedience of transition from two-leg propeller struts to single-leg ones is shown. Change of the power requirements at transition from two-leg propeller struts to single-leg ones is evaluated. Effects of projecting parts (rudders and propeller struts) on the model towrope resistance are evaluated quantitatively. Mutual effects of intercepter advance and static trim angle on the propulsion qualities under catamaran operation at economical and service speeds are evaluated. Dependence of the model additional towrope resistance in seas on the catamaran cross-deck structure shape are derived. The investigation results were used for design of a state-of-art ecological passenger catamaran “Ecocruiser”.

Based on the analysis of calculation results and experimental data, this paper suggests principal technical solutions ensuring high comfort and cost efficiency of catamaran. These findings could be further used for optimal design of comfortable and efficient passenger catamaran.

Object and purpose of research. The object of the study is wave-piercing passenger catamarans made of aluminum alloys. The purpose of the study is to find ways and means to improve the design of the bow ends of the catamaran hulls, reduce the complexity of their manufacture and ensure operational safety. Materials and methods. The study is based on the use of ship design methods and numerical calculation methods to predict fatigue strength. Main results. The paper proposes new design and technological solutions for the bow ends of the catamaran hulls, which ensure their high operational safety and reduced manufacturing cost. Conclusion. The results of the research can be used in the rational design of high-performance passenger catamarans.