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Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Stopping Flaps



When operating "Persistence," to slow down I either reverse the thruster props or I rotate my side thrusters 180 degrees and don't reverse the props. Because of the motor housing being in front of the prop a thruster has more thrust in the forward direction, where the thrust stream isn't impeded. Stopping fast works best if I rotate the thrusters rather then reverse the props.

Either way, it stops the sub pretty quick. I don't think I have need for stopping flaps.

Dan H.

----- Original Message ----- From: "irox" <irox@ix.netcom.com>
To: <personal_submersibles@psubs.org>
Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2008 4:00 PM
Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Stopping Flaps



Hi,

kind of similar to Andy's "lots of reverse" idea: If you plan to travel at
6knots, then your motor must be able to deliver the required thrust to get
you to that speed.  So, why not just select a motor which can deliver 4x
(or what ever multipler is appropriate) the force you need and have a
"full emergency reverse" button which would use the full power of the motor
to slow the sub down - idealy the emergency reverse speed would cut off
after a certain period.  You would only ever use at maximum 1/4 power for
non-emergency operations.  We know reverse works and this would involve
only beefing up components that are already going to be used (i.e., no
new inventions, research and risk required).

I've read this thread out of order, so maybe this was already discussed.

Dean, what's the reason the sub needs to travel so fast?

Cheers,
 Ian.


-----Original Message-----
From: Andrew Goldstein <ag@desertstar.com>
Sent: Aug 27, 2008 7:00 AM
To: personal_submersibles@psubs.org
Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Stopping Flaps

The following should be filed under "insane" and not attempted without A LOT of testing etc, but for the sake of discussion,

A primary benefit of the small sub is enhanced dynamics and low inertia, which makes systems which are not viable on a large sub possibly interesting. Think deep flight vs an SSN....

If truly for "extreme and eminent" collision, it seems that it may be possible to add a few extra external scuba tanks and some regulators and a control manifold inside the hull. These extra bottles could normally be held in reserve for backup buoyancy or as a redundant ballast blow system. Or in an emergency move a valve on the manifold and blow A LOT of air forward of the sub. An air jet break. It has the added benefit that if you design it wrong you may instead get aft firing torpedoes :)

-a


-----Original message-----
From: Recon1st@aol.com
Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:48:58 -0700
To: personal_submersibles@psubs.org
Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Stopping Flaps

R/Jay I understand this problem. And my thoughts are only and extreme
eminent collision would this
be deployed to avoid or lesson the impact of a collision. If ever deployed
surfacing  is required.
my prop will be shrouded and foul proofed rudder.

The one scenario I can think of that would not be a good idea to deploy
would be running into a
fish net. Sure do not need any thing else getting tied up. But for the
boulder that will jump up
and smack me, I do think this is a viable solution.

Dean


In a message dated 8/26/2008 11:30:56 A.M. Central Daylight Time,
bottomgun@mindspring.com writes:


Dean,
You have to be concerned with the chute fouling your propulsion/steering motors. A big sub could just shred the drogue while you could lose propulsion just when you need it most. Remember that the Navy decided that drogues and speed brakes were a bad idea after much testing and stuck with operating
within the envelope.
R/Jay

Respectfully,
Jay  K. Jeffries
Andros  Is., Bahamas
Talk  sense to a fool and he calls you foolish.
- Euripides (484 BC - 406 BC)


From:  owner-personal_submersibles@psubs.org
[mailto:owner-personal_submersibles@psubs.org] On Behalf Of Recon1st@aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 8:51  AM
To: personal_submersibles@psubs.org
Subject: Re:  [PSUBS-MAILIST] Stopping Flaps


I did not know these were tried on military subs. I just thought it was a
good idea  to be able

to  stop quicker.

I do think for my purposes just the sea anchor blown out of it's housing
would be  best for

my needs. Seems like the manual brake flaps would be quite complicated and
slower  than

I  would like.



Dean




In a  message dated 8/25/2008 7:43:51 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
brenthartwig@hotmail.com writes:

Dean,

I found a couple more items. I'm having trouble finding a picture of the
flaps open. I had one a while  back.

http://imageevent.com/albacore/albacorehistoricphotos;jsessionid=r9qabaad11.ti
ger_s?n=25&z=2&w=0&x=0&c=4&m=24&p=24
"The parachutes were attached to the after end of Albacore's fairwater
 and successfully streamed while the ship was cruising submerged. The
resulting
 deceleration curves indicated that such a system effectively aided in
 emergency recovery."
 Project "Bailout" might not have been the most successful of Albacore's
 tests but it certainly showed some creativity was at work."

 http://www.hazegray.org/navhist/albacore.htm

Regards,
Brent  Hartwig

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From:  brenthartwig@hotmail.com
To: personal_submersibles@psubs.org
Subject:  [PSUBS-MAILIST] Stopping Flaps
Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:03:24  -0700

Dean,

You could install some sort of stopping flaps (speed brakes) on both sides of your sub that are curved to fit the shape of your hull. Much like a US Navy test sub USS Albacore. Then operate them with hydraulics or adapted electric
actuators starting with a unit like the Lenco  Trim Tab actuators.

I've been planning on having this type or braking  system on my winged
underwater gliding subs. With two stopping flaps on the training edge of the wings.
One opening up, and one down at the same  time.
"Built as a test bed for the U.S. Navy, the Albacore featured a
 tear-drop shaped hull, new diving controls, a dorsal rudder and a new
high-yield steel for her pressure hull. In addition, the Navy, at one time
 or another, experimented with speed brakes, contra-rotating screws, a
 drag chute, camouflage paint and three different arrangements of stern
 control surfaces.
The NSF report ignited debate within Navy circles over a variety of
issues such as the merits of twin propellers vs. singles, and the sacrifice of surface stability for undersea speed. The result of the recommendations
 and ensuing debate was the U.S.S. Albacore.

The Dorsal rudder was reinstalled and enlarged and the boat
was outfitted with speed brakes. These brakes - another concept borrowed
 from aviation - technology, consisted of 10 hinged panels ringing the
after part of the ship. When needed, they were hydraulically opened into
 the waterflow, bringing the boat to a rapid stop."

 http://www.hazegray.org/navhist/albacore.htm

 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Albacore_(AGSS-569)

Regards,
Brent  Hartwig

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From:  Recon1st@aol.com
Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:55:44 -0400
Subject: Re:  [PSUBS-MAILIST] Air Tanks
To:  personal_submersibles@psubs.org



Frank I am using 12hp for my main propulsion. I gave up trying to calculate
speed  but I should have

plenty.  The reason for so much maneuverability is the bottom of Lake
Superior many  granite boulders

etc. I will need to travel pretty fast to cover any amount of the Lake. I am
 thinking of a 20 to 30' above the

bottom but at 6 knots or so when one of those big beast jumps up in front of
me, I  am going to need

options. A transfer pump or sliding weight for sure would not fit my needs.
I may  even have an

emergency sea anchor deployment for quick stops. Reverting back to my drag
racing  days.



I  loved the dry dive video. I learned much watching it maneuver I have
greater  confidence that my

efforts  should yield the kind of performance I am looking for. Not to
mention it  oughta be a real

hoot  to drive hehehhe



Dean




In  a message dated 8/24/2008 8:15:39 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
ShellyDalg@aol.com writes:


Hi  Dean. I think you're chasing the right idea with front and back dive
planes. I had considered that but let it go because of the extra work. It just seems to me that back dive planes would be a real plus if you have enough power to make them work. Did you see the "dry dive" videos? With the center mounted dive planes the sub stays level when ascending/diving but it would be nice to be able to angle the sub just with the dive planes. Like you say, much like flying. I don't know how much speed you'd have to get to make the dive planes overcome the front/back balance, but if it's close enough to neutral, it
may not take that much power.

Twin trim tanks front and back with a transfer pump would help if the pump was able to shift weight fast enough. Maybe a sliding drop weight would be less trouble to make. I will be able to shift the seat forward and backward a little and I'm hoping that will give me a little angle change. Damn, I wanna
get this thing wet soon! Frank  D.




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