Concepts in submarine shape design

100-104This paper uses CFD method for analysis of six different models of submarines. The resistance coefficients of each shape are presented and compared so that could understand the reason of submarine shape selection with tapered stern and curved bow. Focus of this paper is on the cylindrical middle body submarine such as the most of naval submarines and ROVs. Determination of diameter and length of submarine is related to the L/D ratio that is somewhat discussed here by CFD modeling. The tools of CFD modeling is Flow Vision (v.2.3) software that is known as a skilled software in CFD modeling

Optimum L/D for Submarine Shape

38-43This paper discusses about an optimum length on diameter (L/D) for hydrodynamic shape of submarine with parallel (cylindrical) middle body hull. L/D parameter is an important hydrodynamic parameter that plays a unique role in submarine hydrodynamic design. In addition, the amount of L/D is depended on the internal architecture and general arrangements of submarine. Submarines have two major categories for hydrodynamic shape: tear drop shape and cylindrical middle body shape. For tear drop shape, the optimum hydrodynamic L/D in several scientific references is mentioned, equal to 7. However most real and naval submarines and ROV's have cylindrical middle body shape. This paper wants to propose an optimum L/D for this type of shape by CFD method and Flow Vision software. Major parameter in hydrodynamic design is resistance. The focus of this paper is on resistance at fully submerge mode without free surface effects. For this purpose, the total volume of shape is supposed constant and only varies L/D ratio