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1.6 Free Surface Effects
1.6 Free Surface Effects
Description
G Z
B B₁
K
THE MARITIME ACADEMY OF ASIA AND THE PACIFIC
Righting Arm (GZ)
The distance between the forces of buoyancy and
gravity is known as the ship’s righting arm. As
shown , the righting arm is a perpendicular line
drawn from the center of gravity to the point of
intersection on the force of buoyancy line.
G Z
Z1
G1
B B₁
K
THE MARITIME ACADEMY OF ASIA AND THE PACIFIC
FREE SURFACE EFFECT
Liquid that only partially fills a compartment
is said to have a free surface that tends to
remain horizontal (parallel to the waterline).
When the ship is inclined, the liquid flows to
the lower side (in the direction of inclination),
increasing the inclining moment.
G Z
Z1
G1
B B₁
K
THE MARITIME ACADEMY OF ASIA AND THE PACIFIC
The wedge of water transferred increases as the angle
of inclination increases, therefore, the center of gravity
shifts a different amount for each inclination.
FSE = FSM
Δ
FSE or FSC = lb³ x ρt (density of the liquid in the tank)
12 Δ
FSE = lb³ x ρ x 1
12 x Δ x n²
FSE = 25x(15)³ x 0.84 x 1
12 x 10000 2²