While other methods of drag reduction are well-known in marine
R&D and ship design environments worldwide, compliant coating
drag reduction remains less well-known and poorly understood. This
important book presents cutting-edge techniques and findings from
research sources not generally accessible by Western researchers
and engineers, aiding the application and further development of
this potentially important technology.
Beginning with an introduction to drag reduction that places the
authors work on elastic surfaces and combined techniques in
context, the book moves on to provide a comprehensive study of drag
reduction through elastic coating with both flow and material
properties considered. Coverage includes:
Experimental findings around coherent vortical structures (CVS)
in turbulent boundary layers and methods of controlling them
Static and dynamic mechanical characteristics of elastic
composite coatings, as well as new techniques and devices developed
for their measurement
Combined methods of flow control and drag reduction, including
the effect of injection of polymer solutions, elastic coatings and
generated longitudinal vortical structures on hydrodynamic
resistance
Intended as a reference for senior engineers and researchers
concerned with the drag reduction and the dynamics of turbulent
boundary layer flows, Boundary Layer Flow over Elastic Surfaces
provides a unique source of information on compliant surface drag
reduction and the experimental techniques around it that have shown
measurable and repeatable improvements over recent years.
This compilation of research findings and new techniques
developed for measurement will aid R&D engineers, naval
architects and senior designers in their quest to achieve drag
reductions that will deliver significant efficiency savings.
Unique source of information on compliant surface drag reduction-an
important area of technology with practical application to
ships-from otherwise inaccessible research studiesUpdates the
knowledge-base on boundary layer flow and surface friction
reduction, critical topics in the global quest for increased ship
efficiency and fuel economyReveals new techniques and devices
developed for measurement and provides a comprehensive study of
drag reduction through elastic coating with both flow and material
properties covered "
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