Research Article

Optimal Design of Inlet Passage for Waterjet Propulsion System Based on Flow and Geometric Parameters

Table 1

Basic geometrical parameters of the inlet passage.

Geometric parameterValueGeometric parameterValue

Outlet diameter of the inlet passage D0220 mmDiameter of the impeller shaft D130 mm
L10.68D0L20.68D0
L30.68D0L41.36D0
L52.27D0L61.14D0
L72.59D0L80.36D0
L90.40D0L100.85D0
Dip angle of the inlet passage α23°