CONTENTS

Chapter No. Description Page No.

Abstract 1

Chapter - 1 Introduction

1.1 General 2

1.2 Hydrofoil Concept 2

1.3 Theory 3

1.4 Hydrofoil Theory 5

Chapter – 2 Literature Survey

2.1 Review of Literature 7

Chapter – 3 Implementation

3.1 General 10

3.2 Prototypes 10

3.3 Lifting Mechanism 11

3.4 Angle of Attack 12

3.5 Foil Arrangement 14

3.6 Surface Piercing and Fully Submerged Foils 14

3.7 Hydrofoil Proposition and Positioning 15

Chapter – 4 Merits and Limitations of Hydrofoil

4.1 Comparison of Various Fast Seaborne Travel 17

4.2 Comparison of Various Modes of Travel 17

4.3 Merits of Hydrofoil 18

4.4 Limitations of Hydrofoil 19

4.5 Applications 19

Chapter – 5 Conclusion and Future Trends

5.1 Conclusion 20

5.2 Recommendations for Future Research 20

References 22
LIST OF FIGURES

Figure No Description Page No

1.1 Hydrofoil 3

1.2 Drag of a Bore Planning Hull and a Hydrocraft 4

1.3 AOA Plotting 4

1.4 A Simple Hydrofoil Sketch Circa 1869 6

3.1 Lifting of Hydrofoils 11

3.2 Foil Along the Stream Lines 12

3.3 Foil Breakdown 12

3.4 Angle of Attack 13

3.5 Adjustable AOA 13

3.6 Foil Arrangement 14

3.7 Types of Hydrofoils 15

LIST OF TABLES

Table No Description Page No

4.1 Speed Reduction Comparison 17

4.2 Comparison of Various Modes of Travels 18