Abstract:A low speed retrofit bulbous bow that is capable of reducing resistance over a wide speed and displacement range has been designed for the T-AO 187 class ships. Preliminary model towing tests to simulate bulbs of different volumes and locations were performed with simple bodies of revolutions fitted to the stem of a T-AO 187 model. Data from these model towing tests aided in selecting the volume and location of the final bulb design. Resistance and propulsion model towing tests confirmed that a small volume bu… Show more
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