"Pneumatic-aquatic", friction and water pressure reducing device
The Invention provides a method of reducing friction and water pressure when an ocean going Vessel moves trough water by a device consisting of a sub-water container that is supplied and continuously pressurized with air that is then released through outlets at the top of the container, thus creating a mixture of air and water that provides less friction and pressure to the bow of the Vessel, resulting in greater speed and less fuel consumption.
The invention relates to means and methods of reducing friction and water pressure to a vessel moving through water.
Since the power required are approximately squared*, in order to double the speed of a vessel moving through water. This device will reduce the factors involved in resisting a vessel's motion through water.
*it takes four times the power
The above object, together with its described features of the invention, will be apparent in light of details of construction and use of the “Pneumatic-Aquatic”, Friction and water pressure reducing device.
Referring to
The container is supported by structural steel members, as shown, and an air supply pipe in the middle.
Claims
1. (canceled)
2. (canceled)
3. Means of reducing resistance to the forward movement of an ocean going Vessel.
Type: Application
Filed: Jun 6, 2006
Publication Date: Dec 6, 2007
Inventor: Magnar Grande (Metairie, LA)
Application Number: 11/449,015
International Classification: B63B 1/38 (20060101);