Optimization of a Propeller Boss Cap Fin Using the Response Surface Method
摘要
One of the many efforts that have been made to optimize ship propulsion is by putting anEnergy Saving Device (ESD) energy saving device (ESD), i.e., propeller boss cap fins (PBCF). The research aims to optimize INSEAN E779A performance by adding propeller boss cap fins. The optimization uses a statistical approach with theResponse surface method response surface method (RSM). This method will analyzeAnalyze the problem where a few independent variables affect the response variable. The main idea of this method is to utilize theExperiment experimental design along with statistics to find the optimal value of a response. The optimal variable that was determined is the installation angle with starting value of 60° and r/R ratio with starting value of 0.25 using computational fluid dynamics (CFD)Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software as well as statistic software for optimization. The optimal model was found by reducing both the r/R ratio to 0.179 and the installation angle to 52.93 degrees of the PBCF. This research obtained that the optimal thrust value of the optimal model was 1000.72 kN with an 8% increase from before the PBCF was installed to the INSEAN E779A propeller.