Research Article

Marine Propeller Optimization Based on a Novel Parametric Model

Table 2

Basic parameters for the construction of a generic marine propeller.

NrNameDescriptionSymbol

1Number of sectionsNumber of hydrofoil sections composing the bladeN
2Right handedDirection of propeller rotationDRL
3Hub diameter ratioHub diameter divided by propeller diameterRhub
4BladesNumber of propeller bladesZ
5DiameterDiameter of the propellerD