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Thrust Deduction - Holtrop Approximation

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Thrust-deduction fraction t from the Holtrop-Mennen resistance regression - used to convert propeller thrust to ship resistance.

Formula

$$ t \approx 0.25 C_B - 0.015 + 0.001 \cdot \frac{B}{L} \cdot 100 $$

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SymbolMeaningUnitSource
$C_B$Block coefficient-hydrostatics
$B/L$Beam-length ratio-ship particulars

Sources

  • Holtrop J. - Int. Shipbuilding Progress 1984.