Abstract:Results of experiments aimed at determining the performance of two quasi-two-dimensional hydrofoils arranged in an in-line configuration are presented. This thesis aims at understanding the role of pitching motion of a caudal fin in the presence of a dorsal fin, decoupled from heaving motion. A simplified model has been proposed, which accounts for pitching motion, and explores the role of frequency, amplitude, and separation distance between dorsal and caudal fins. The net thrust generated and the work done b… Show more
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