Q8 (10 Marks) Calculations
SC&S • Written Exam

(a) Define the terms 'pitch ratio', 'real slip ratio' and 'blade area ratio'. (6)

(b) The pitch of a ship's propeller is 6m. At 105 rev/minute the apparent slip is 10% and the real slip is 24%. Calculate the slip and the wake fraction.

Appeared In: Apr 2023

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