MR
Michel Ruijter
3 records found
1
Decay of bow thruster induced near-bed flow velocities at a vertical quay wall
A field measurement
During berthing operations of large vessels, the bow thruster jet deflecting on the quay wall and the bed can lead to high flow velocities near the bed. This may scour the bed when it is left unprotected, causing instability of the adjacent quay wall. Due to the complex flow fiel
...
Decay Of Bow Thruster Induced Near-Bed Flow Velocities At A Vertical Quay Wall
A Field Measurement
During berthing operations vessels use bow thruster(s) to improve their manoeuvrability, making them less dependent on the assistance of tugboats. While manoeuvring, the transversal bow thruster jet can reflect on the quay wall and partially be directed towards the bed. At the in
...
Propellers of ships generate high velocities adjacent to quay walls, jetties and locks. Generally, a bottom protection is installed in order to prevent instability due to scour. Although design guidance exist, propeller-induced loads are far from fully understood and have predomi
...