Numerical analysis of marine propellers low frequency noise during maneuvering. Part II: Passive and active noise control strategies

Maneuvering motion inevitably modifies the acoustic signature of marine propellers due to alteration of the wake field past the hull. This aspect is crucial to fulfill the stringent requirements for the noise abatement in the environment. Therefore, design procedures, mainly targeted to rectilinear motion in calm water, should encompass these conditions for achieving a low emission profile. In the present work, the analysis presented in Dubbioso et al., (2020) on the noise generated by a marine propeller in behind-hull is contextualized for the development of holistic tools for design and mission planning, with attention to both passive and active noise control strategies. Passive solutions consist of modification of stern appendages and inversion of propeller rotational direction, while active control is implemented by limiting of the absorbed power, load fluctuation and their combination. The noise sources are first computed by a non-interacting RANS-BEMT procedure and given as input to the acoustic analogy based on the Formulation 1A by Farassat. The test case is a modern twin screw ship undergoing rectilinear advance and turning maneuvers at two different rudder angles for a moderate speed at F-N = 0.265.

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Maneuvering motion has a significant impact on the acoustic signature of marine propellers. In this study, a comprehensive tool for design and mission planning is developed based on previous analysis. Passive and active noise control strategies are considered, and the noise sources are calculated using a non-interacting RANS-BEMT procedure and analyzed with an acoustic analogy. The test case involves a modern twin screw ship undergoing rectilinear advance and turning maneuvers.