A Review of Advanced Air Lubrication Strategies for Resistance Reduction in the Naval Sector
This review explores a variety of techniques that utilize air injections beneath a vessel’s hull to reduce drag and consequently improve energy efficiency. It focuses on the methodologies of microbubble drag reduction (MBDR), air layer drag reduction (ALDR), and air cavity drag reduction (ACDR), off...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-07-01
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| Series: | Applied Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/13/5888 |