Question:
I have seen and read many articles on ACS (air cavity system) for large ships, the claim being that this will increase speed and reduce fuel consumption, I understand the principle of it, but, will it work in the real world on a real ship?
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could you do this to a aluminum boat?
it works on smaller boats, why wouldn't it work on ships?At a guess, there would be issues of stability, and the amount of energy needed to maintain air pressure may be too much for a large vessel
not as well it improves it from rolling in the water some think it helps prevent sea sickness
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If you've ever heard of Metacentric Height - (GM) for short, a vessel's natural built buoyancy stability, then ACS would have the more inclined tendancy to thrust a vessel forward and more higher rates of speed. I suppose it could work on larger ships today, that's if all the kinks are taken out first like anything else. However, the firm I work for has never even wanted to use this system because they believe in essence, it sucks. I personally wouldn't say that as to the fact I've read about it, but never was really ever able to work with it.More Questions & Answers ...
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