Year: 2005
Type: article
Abstract: A propulsion system with a fish-like tail fin stroke has been proposed as a novel propulsion system with higher propulsive efficiency and higher safety than a conventional screw propeller. This paper describes the development of an outboard propulsor using an oscillating horizontal fin that is easy to attach to and detach from a small boat. The performance of the outboard propulsor mounting a reflection panel over the fin was investigated. A rigid fin and an elastic fin were used in the experiment. It was found that the outboard oscillating fin propulsor has potential to be environmentally friendly propulsor for small boats such fishing and pleasure boats.
Authors: Hirohisa MORIKAWA, Kenichi KURODA, Shunichi KOBAYASHI, Fujito ICHIKAWA, Yoshikata MUGURUMA
Institution: Shinshu University
Language: English
Subfield: Aerospace Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W3041858427