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Model tests on contra-rotating propellers1

J.D. van Manen, M.W.C. Oosterveld

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This paper presents the results of open-water tests with a systematic series of contra-rotating propellers, consisting of a four bladed forward screw and a five bladed aft screw. Based on the open-water test results, contra-rotating propeller systems

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This paper presents the results of open-water tests with a systematic series of contra-rotating propellers, consisting of a four bladed forward screw and a five bladed aft screw. Based on the open-water test results, contra-rotating propeller systems

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This paper presents the results of open-water tests with a systematic series of contra-rotating propellers, consisting of a four bladed forward screw and a five bladed aft screw. Based on the open-water test results, contra-rotating propeller systems

Key concepts: Propeller, Open water, Engineering, Series (stratigraphy), Marine engineering, Aerospace engineering, Mechanical engineering, Mechanics

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