Innovative Energy-Saving Propulsion System for Low-Speed Biomimetic Underwater Vehicles
This article covers research on an innovative propulsion system design for a Biomimetic Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (BUUV) operating at low speeds. The experiment was conducted on a laboratory test water tunnel equipped with specialised sensor equipment to assess the Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI...
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| author | Paweł Piskur Piotr Szymak Michał Przybylski Krzysztof Naus Krzysztof Jaskólski Mariusz Żokowski |
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| description | This article covers research on an innovative propulsion system design for a Biomimetic Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (BUUV) operating at low speeds. The experiment was conducted on a laboratory test water tunnel equipped with specialised sensor equipment to assess the Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) and energy consumption of two different types of propulsion systems. The experimental data contrast the undulating with the drag-based propulsion system. The additional joint in the drag-based propulsion system is intended to increase thrust and decrease energy input. The tests were conducted at a variety of fins oscillation frequencies and fluid velocities. The experiments demonstrate that, in the region of low-speed forward movement, the efficiency of the propulsion system with the additional joint is greater. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5a44acd44b0949b59d8878d1545c18312023-11-23T08:07:01ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732021-12-011424841810.3390/en14248418Innovative Energy-Saving Propulsion System for Low-Speed Biomimetic Underwater VehiclesPaweł Piskur0Piotr Szymak1Michał Przybylski2Krzysztof Naus3Krzysztof Jaskólski4Mariusz Żokowski5Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Polish Naval Academy, Smidowicza 69, 81-127 Gdynia, PolandFaculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Polish Naval Academy, Smidowicza 69, 81-127 Gdynia, PolandFaculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Polish Naval Academy, Smidowicza 69, 81-127 Gdynia, PolandDepartment of Navigation, Polish Naval Academy, Smidowicza 69, 81-127 Gdynia, PolandDepartment of Navigation, Polish Naval Academy, Smidowicza 69, 81-127 Gdynia, PolandAir Force Institute of Technology, Ks. Boleslawa 6, 01-494 Warsaw, PolandThis article covers research on an innovative propulsion system design for a Biomimetic Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (BUUV) operating at low speeds. The experiment was conducted on a laboratory test water tunnel equipped with specialised sensor equipment to assess the Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) and energy consumption of two different types of propulsion systems. The experimental data contrast the undulating with the drag-based propulsion system. The additional joint in the drag-based propulsion system is intended to increase thrust and decrease energy input. The tests were conducted at a variety of fins oscillation frequencies and fluid velocities. The experiments demonstrate that, in the region of low-speed forward movement, the efficiency of the propulsion system with the additional joint is greater.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/14/24/8418Biomimetic Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (BUUV)fish-like movementunderwater roboticsenergy efficiencyFluid-Structure Interaction (FSI)undulating propulsion |
| spellingShingle | Paweł Piskur Piotr Szymak Michał Przybylski Krzysztof Naus Krzysztof Jaskólski Mariusz Żokowski Innovative Energy-Saving Propulsion System for Low-Speed Biomimetic Underwater Vehicles Energies Biomimetic Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (BUUV) fish-like movement underwater robotics energy efficiency Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) undulating propulsion |
| title | Innovative Energy-Saving Propulsion System for Low-Speed Biomimetic Underwater Vehicles |
| title_full | Innovative Energy-Saving Propulsion System for Low-Speed Biomimetic Underwater Vehicles |
| title_fullStr | Innovative Energy-Saving Propulsion System for Low-Speed Biomimetic Underwater Vehicles |
| title_full_unstemmed | Innovative Energy-Saving Propulsion System for Low-Speed Biomimetic Underwater Vehicles |
| title_short | Innovative Energy-Saving Propulsion System for Low-Speed Biomimetic Underwater Vehicles |
| title_sort | innovative energy saving propulsion system for low speed biomimetic underwater vehicles |
| topic | Biomimetic Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (BUUV) fish-like movement underwater robotics energy efficiency Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) undulating propulsion |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/14/24/8418 |
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