ON THE MACRO HYDRODYNAMIC DESIGN OF HIGHLY EFFICIENT MEDIUM- SPEED CATAMARANS WITH MINIMUM RESISTANCE

A new class of fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly twin-hull vessels is currently under development. Compared to high-speed catamarans, a significant reduction in speed combined with an increase in deadweight tonnes will lead to a highly efficient medium-speed catamaran design. Recently-built conventional and high-speed ferries are compared to each other in terms of length, speed, deadweight and transport efficiency to classify the new design. The goal of this study is to find a preliminary macro design point for minimum total resistance by considering the main particulars of the catamaran vessel: block coefficient, prismatic coefficient and slenderness and separation ratios of the demihulls. Publications containing recommendations towards the optimum hull form parameters for moderate Froude numbers are reviewed and existing experimental data analysed to identify parameters for this new class of vessel. Designs with varied L/BOA-ratios and constant deck area are compared to find configurations of low total resistance for carrying a nominated deadweight at a particular speed, the associated change of the light ship weight has been taken into account. Two different model test series of catamaran models have been considered and their resistance curves agreed to each other. Recommendations are made; with the most important being the vessel should not exceed a speed of Fr = 0.35, with optimal prismatic coefficients around CP ≈ 0.5 and low transom immersion. This study presents the preliminary design of medium-speed single and twin-hull vessels for operations close to hump speed.

HYDRODYNAMIC HULL FORM DESIGN SPACE EXPLORATION OF LARGE MEDIUM-SPEED CATAMARANS USING FULL-SCALE CFD

Large medium-speed catamarans are a new class of vessel currently under development as fuel-efficient ferries for sustainable fast sea transportation. Appropriate data to derive design guidelines for such vessels are not available and therefore a wide range of demihull slenderness ratios were studied to investigate the design space for fuel-efficient operation. Computational fluid dynamics for viscous free-surface flow simulations were utilised to investigate resistance properties of different catamaran configurations having a similar deadweight at light displacement, but with lengths ranging from 110 m to 190 m. The simulations were conducted at full-scale Reynolds numbers (log(Re) = 8.9 – 9.6) and Froude numbers ranged from Fr = 0.25 to 0.49. Hulls of 130 m and below had high transport efficiency below 26 knots and in light loading conditions while hulls of 150 m and 170 m showed benefits for heavier displacement cases and speeds up to 35 knots. Furthermore, the study concluded that the lowest drag was achieved with demihull slenderness ratios between 11 and 13.

A LABORATORY STUDY ON VISUAL AND EMOTIONAL COMFORT EVALUATION OF LED WIDE BEAM ANGLE LAMPS : TAKING 3000K/ 4000K / 5000 K LINEAR LAMPS AS RESEARCH OBJECT

LED wide beam angle lamps have been widely used but might leading to glare or light pollution easily than traditional floodlighting lamps. Standards for wide beam angle products is not enough and a laboratory experiment was carried out in which visual and emotional comfort was used as evaluation items. 3 linear lamps (3000K/4000K/5000K) were used to evaluate emotional and visual comfort changes by performing different brightness or dynamic speed. Results showed that both brightness and dynamic speed could lead to negative feelings while emotional discomfort always occurs behind the eye’s discomfort. A higher brightness could leading to more negative evaluations, while some people think that medium brightness gives a more comfort feeling. A faster speed leads to more negative evaluation while some subjects prefer a medium speed (both in shading and erasure situations); In different lighting scenes, the significance of different indicators is different.

Increasing the durability of the coupling "crankshaft neck – bearing liner" by applying nanocomposite additives to the engine oils of marine medium-speed diesel engines

Повышение долговечности трибосопряжений судовых дизелей, определяющих их ресурс, представляет собой актуальнейшую проблему, обусловленную как безопасностью мореплавания, так и экономическими факторами. Основной причиной отказов коленчатых валов двигателей, определяющих необходимость капитального ремонта, является износ шеек. Решение проблемы повышения износостойкости и, соответственно, долговечности связано с применением трибоактивных присадок в смазку. Несмотря на глубокие и обстоятельные исследования в области применения органо-неорганических материалов для использования в качестве присадок в моторное масло для повышения долговечности трибоузлов осуществить выбор оптимального материала для конкретных условий практически невозможно, так как исследования выполнены для различных условий эксплуатации и по различным методикам. Цель работы – разработка триботехнической присадки к моторным маслам, обеспечивающей повышение надежности и эффективности технической эксплуатации судовыхсреднеоборотных дизелей путем формирования тонкопленочного металлокерамического покрытия на поверхностях трения стальных деталей трибоузлов, позволяющего получить оптимальный комплекс параметров материала износостойкого покрытия. В работе представлены исследования эксплуатационных свойств присадок в моторное масло 17 органо-неорганических триботехнических материалов 4 групп — природные и искусственные полимеры, из которых были изготовлены свыше 20 композиций и композитов. Установлено, что наиболее перспективным является использование нанокомпозитов на основе вермикулита, модифицированного кислотой, в качестве присадок в моторное масло, так как они обладают минимальными коэффициентом трения при граничной смазке (0,007–0,014) а также высокой износостойкостью стали 40Х и обеспечивают минимальную величину скорости изнашивания вкладыша подшипника, благодаря чему повышается ресурс трибосопряжения более, чем в 3 раза, и соответственно снижаются эксплуатационные расходы. Increasing the durability of the tribo-couplings of marine diesel engines, which determine their resource, is an urgent problem due to both the safety of navigation and economic factors. The main reason for engine crankshafts failures, which determine the need for major repairs, is the wear of the necks. The solution to the problem of increasing wear resistance and, accordingly, durability is associated with the use of triboactive additives in the lubricant. Despite in-depth and thorough research in the field of application of organo-inorganic materials for use as additives in engine oil to increase the durability of tribo-nodes, it is almost impossible to choose the optimal material for specific conditions, since the studies were carried out for various operating conditions and according to various methods. The purpose of the work is to develop a tribotechnical additive to motor oils that provides an increase in the reliability and efficiency of technical operation of medium-speed marine diesel engines by forming a thin-film metal-ceramic coating on the friction surfaces of steel parts of tribo-nodes, which allows to obtain an optimal set of parameters of the wear-resistant coating material. The paper presents studies of the operational properties of additives in engine oil of 17 organo-inorganic tribotechnical materials of 4 groups — natural and artificial polymers, from which more than 20 compositions and composites were made. It has been established that the most promising is the use of nanocomposites based on vermiculite modified with acid as additives in engine oil, since they have a minimum coefficient of friction with boundary lubrication (0.007-0.014) as well as high wear resistance of 40X steel and provide a minimum wear rate of the bearing liner, thereby increasing the tribo-tension life by more than 3 times, and, accordingly, operating costs are reduced.

INFLUENCE OF MARINE FUEL PROPERTIES ON IGNITION, INJECTION DELAY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY

According to the International Council on Combustion Engines (CIMAC) and International Maritime Organization (IMO) statistics, the rational selection of Marine Bunker Fuel (MBF) properties is an effective way to improve operating conditions and energy efficiency of all types of marine Diesel Engines (DEs). The publication presents the results of studies on the influence of heavy and distillate MBF properties on the characteristics of different DE types: high-speed (Caterpillar 3512B, MTU 8V 396TB), medium-speed (SKL VDS 48/42, ChN 26.5/31) ir low-speed (MAN B&W 6S60MC). The aim of work is to form a methodological framework for assessing the influence of marine fuel properties on the energy performance of different types of ship power plants. Numerical methods show that in the case of unfavourable selection of the density and viscosity of marine fuels regulated by the standard ISO 8217:2017, the changes in specific fuel consumption be reach up to 10% low-speed, 4…7% medium-speed, and 2…3% high-speed DEs. As the density varies from light grades to 1010 kg/m3, the change in be is 3…4%. At low viscosity, as the density increases to 1030 kg/m3, the low-speed engine comparative fuel consumption increases by 5%. It is recommended not to use fuel with a density >1010 kg/m3 and a viscosity <300…400 mm2/s. Developed solutions for the rational selection of bunkered marine fuel properties for a specific DE model trough the influence of density and viscosity on fuel injection and combustion characteristics based on multiparametric diagrams of relative fuel consumption change.

Analysis of the reasons for the formation of under-collar cracks in the bushing of medium-speed combustion engines

Вибрация цилиндровой втулки, вызванная перекладкой поршня, развивает колебания вдоль по длине втулки от бурта до основания и акустические колебания внутри втулки, которые приводят к возникновению растягивающих напряжений и деформаций в поверхностных слоях металла; при взаимодействии с водой создаются условия для диффузии водорода во втулку. Диффузия водорода повышает внутреннее давление, что вызывает растрескивание структуры металла под действием напряжений. Происходит деградация металла – снижение прочностных и пластических свойств. Причиной появления подбуртовых трещин и кавитационные разрушения цилиндровой втулки является усталость деградированного металла от «водородного растрескивания под напряжением» и действия циклических растягивающих напряжений. Для повышения долговечности втулок по подбуртовым трещинам необходимо: 1. Увеличение износостойкости скользящей поверхности втулки для стабилизации величины теплового зазора; 2. Повышение жесткости втулки за счет увеличения толщины втулки в подбуртовой зоне; 3. Применение метала втулки с малой чувствительностью к «водородному растрескиванию под напряжением» (замена чугуна с пластинчатой формой графита на сферическую). The vibration of the cylinder bushing caused by the piston displacement develops the vibrations along the length of the bushing from the collar to the base and acoustic vibrations inside the collar, which lead to tensile stresses and deformation in the surface layers of the metal; when interacting with water, conditions for the diffusion of hydrogen into the bushing are created. The diffusion of hydrogen increases internal pressure, which causes the cracking of the metal structure under stress. The degradation of the metal that is the decrease in strength and plastic properties occurs. The reason for the formation of under – collar cracks and cavitation destruction of the cylinder bushing is the fatigue of the degraded metal from "hydrogen stress cracking" and the action of cyclic tensile stresses. To increase the durability of the bushings along the under – collar cracks, it is necessary to: 1. Increase the wear resistance of the sliding surface of the bushing to stabilize the value of the thermal gap; 2. Increase the stiffening effect of the bushing by increasing the thickness of the bushing in the under – collar zone; 3. Apply the metal of the bushings with low sensitivity to "hydrogen stress cracking" (replace the cast iron with lamellar graphite for the spherical one).

The effect of photocopier types on line quality features of handwriting in multi-generational photocopies

The present research was aimed at finding out the relative effect of advancement in photocopier technology on the analysis of handwriting line quality features in multi-generational photocopies. Five subsequent multi-generational photocopies of 50 signature samples from different individuals which were produced by 75 black and white photocopiers were used for line quality assessments. Variations in line quality features in different photocopy generations, such as: smooth edges or ragged edges, broken or continuous stroke, fine tapering changes, and some identification details of features like pen lifts, retouching, and hesitation were carefully observed in sample photocopies, which were recorded according to the brand and model of photocopier machines, as well as their size and speed. The results of the study revealed that raggedness in line was often observed in third generation (G3) and higher generations, in samples produced by some low speed copiers (copying speed < 30 cpm) or very high speed copiers (copying speed ≤ 80 cpm). However, their line quality was still found to be good enough for handwriting analysis up to the fifth generation (G5) in photocopy samples produced by some medium speed copiers (copying speed 30 to 50 cpm). It was, however, observed that, usually, continuity of line and smoothness of line were appreciably lost in G3 and higher generations in photocopies which were produced by portable desktop printers. Exceptionally, certain artifacts that are usually found in some higher generation copies were conspicuously absent in all photocopy generations (G1–G5) which were produced by some advanced third generation photocopiers. Hopefully, the information obtained from the study will be found useful to document examiners when examining certain cases involving multi-generations of photocopier reproductions.

Dynamic Response Analysis of Medium-Speed Maglev Train with Track Random Irregularities

In order to analyze the dynamic response of medium-speed maglev train in the speed range of 0–200 km/h, the suspension performance, suspended energy consumption, and riding comfort of the train stimulated by random track irregularities are discussed in this paper. Firstly, the model of medium-speed maglev train including car body, air spring vibration isolation system, and the suspension system is established. Then, a controller based on flux inner feedback loop and PID outer feedback loop is designed for the suspension system. The established model is stimulated by the actual track power spectrum in full speed range. The simulation results show that the fluctuation of suspension gap is less than ±4 mm. Furthermore, thanks to the adding of permanent magnet, the power consumption is significantly reduced, which is of benefit to the electromagnet heating problem and on-board levitation power supply system. The riding comfort of the train moving on the irregular track using Sperling index is assessed. The experimental results validate the effectiveness of the proposed analytical calculation model of medium-speed maglev train. It is shown that medium-speed maglev train achieved good performance, significant power reduction, and satisfactory riding comfort.

Emission performance of major ship classes: An estimation based on a new set of emission factors and realistic activity profile data

The maritime sector significantly contributes on the major environmental problems that humanity is being confronted with their consequences. The Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) emitted from the sector, which are responsible for the global phenomenon of climate change, are estimated in 2,89% of total anthropogenic GHGs. Ships are also an important source of local air-quality degradation in coastal areas by emitting major quantities of pollutants such as Nitrogen Oxides (NOx), Sulphur Oxides (SOx) and Particulate Matter (PM). The overall emitted quantities of the sector seem not to be equally allocated to the major ship classes (containers, dry and liquid bulk carriers, cruise ships, ro-ro ships etc.), even though the engine technologies that are being used in these classes are approximately the same (slow speed, medium speed, high speed diesel engines). A factor of differentiation among the ship types is the activity profile. Depending on the ship type, engines (main, auxiliary, boilers) present different power needs and therefore are being operated at different load points which among others are related with the sailing profile (cruising, maneuvering, hoteling), the cargo type and weight conditions (laden, ballast). In this context the target of the present paper is to evaluate the emission performance of the major ship classes. This evaluation is performed by using a new set of engine load-dependent Emission Factors for ships, which have been derived by a statistical analysis of emission rates found in literature, in combination with average activity profiles per ship type as these are found in dedicated shipping inventory databases and in literature. These activity data concern a global scale of consideration. Results aim to highlight the differences and similarities in the emission performance of ship types, enhancing the understanding of policy makers and ship operators, on the principle of tackling pollutants especially at ports, close to cities.

Improving the Dynamic Properties of a Medium-Speed Diesel Engine Using Variable Turbocharging

The article presents the results of a computational study of the possibilities of improving the dynamic properties of diesel engines by using a controlled turbocharger. A promising medium-speed diesel engine 12 ChN 26.5 / 31, operating in ship conditions was researched. A mathematical model has been developed for a combined engine as a part of a complex adaptive control system with channels for regulating the speed of rotation and turbocharging. The computer model was implemented in the MATLAB / Simulink software package. Calculated transient processes of the working process parameters of a diesel engine were considered for two methods of turbocharging control: multistage turbocharging and variable geometry turbines – turbines with a variable position of the guide vanes. The effect of pneumatic correction of the fuel supply on the dynamic characteristics of the engine under consideration was studied. The obtained results were analyzed. A comparison of various options for regulating the air supply system in terms of the efficiency of improving the dynamic properties of diesel engines was performed.