How Ships Reduce Propeller Cavitation
Cavitation creates tiny vapour bubbles on the propeller blade. As those bubbles enter higher-pressure water, they collapse violently, causing erosion, noise, and vibration.
A decelerating duct raises the inlet pressure and gives the blades more margin before cavitation begins. It sacrifices some thrust, but can be worthwhile when reducing damage matters more.
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A decelerating duct raises the inlet pressure and gives the blades more margin before cavitation begins. It sacrifices some thrust, but can be worthwhile when reducing damage matters more.
#CavitationControl #PropellerDamage #ShipMaintenance #MarineTechnology #CasualNavigation
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