Systematic investigation of coating application methods and soft paint types to detect cavitation erosion on marine propellers

Aktas B., Usta O., Atlar M.

APPLIED OCEAN RESEARCH, vol.94, 2020 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 94
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.apor.2019.101868
  • Journal Name: APPLIED OCEAN RESEARCH
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, Aquatic Science & Fisheries Abstracts (ASFA), Artic & Antarctic Regions, Compendex, Environment Index, Geobase, INSPEC, DIALNET
  • Istanbul Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Cavitation erosion is perhaps the most detrimental result of the cavitation on propellers, which results in an increase in noise and vibration characteristics, loss of propeller performance as well as high maintenance costs.