Speed Prediction
Estimate vessel speed from installed power, displacement and hull type.
Inputs
Method
Average hull formula
Similar vessel
Prior sea-trial
Displacement Δ (t)
Power at speed P (kW)
Hull type
Displacement
Semi-displacement
Planing
Sailing yacht
Barge
Catamaran
River boat
Wave/weather factor C_w
Trial speed V_t (kn)
Trial power P_t (kW)
Ref. vessel speed V_ref (kn)
Ref. vessel power P_ref (kW)
Ref. vessel Δ_ref (t)
Calculate
Export Report
Capture
Results
Predicted speed V
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kn
Similarity ratio
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