Research Article

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

Table 4

Research case of geometric parameters.

CaseGeometric parameterNote
Length (L)Dip angle (α)Upper lip angle

17.45D023° Length optimization
26.38D023°
35.71D023°
46.38D023° Dip angle optimization
56.11D030°
65.95D035°
75.76D040°
85.95D035° Upper lip angle optimization
95.95D035°
105.95D035°
115.95D035°
125.95D035°