A practical empirical formula for the calculation of ship added friction-resistance due to (bio)fouling

An accurate prediction of the ship added friction-resistance due to (bio)fouling is important in the maritime sector in view of environmental sustainability. For industrial needs, the prediction method must not only be accurate but also be practical. An empirical formula is proposed in this study fo...

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Published in:Ocean engineering 2023-03, Vol.271, p.113744, Article 113744
Main Authors: Hakim, M.L., Suastika, I.K., Utama, I.K.A.P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
(Bio)fouling
Added friction-resistance
Empirical formula
Environmental sustainability
Nonlinear optimization method
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Summary:An accurate prediction of the ship added friction-resistance due to (bio)fouling is important in the maritime sector in view of environmental sustainability. For industrial needs, the prediction method must not only be accurate but also be practical. An empirical formula is proposed in this study for the calculation of ship added friction-resistance due to (bio)fouling. An optimization method was applied, in which the objective function is defined as the least mean square error between the predicted results and data derived from Demirel et al.'s diagrams. The mathematical model to be fitted with the data involves power functions whose form resembles the functional relationship between the added friction-resistance coefficient and Reynolds number, and between the added friction-resistance coefficient and roughness ratio. The coefficients, powers and constant in the mathematical model were determined by using a nonlinear generalized reduced-gradient method. Comparisons of the formula predictions with CFD calculation results for a flat plate and the Kriso Container Ship show a small percentage difference of less than 5%. Further, the formula predictions differ less than 12% from the results obtained from methods utilizing topographical roughness parameters available in the literature. •A practical empirical formula is proposed for the calculation of ship added friction-resistance due to (bio)fouling.•The formula was developed based on data derived from Demirel et al.'s diagrams.•The formula involves power functions with coefficients and powers determined from a nonlinear optimization method.
ISSN:0029-8018
1873-5258
DOI:10.1016/j.oceaneng.2023.113744