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TableofContents
TableofContents ...................................................................................................................................1
Introduction.............................................................................................................................................1
OverviewofNavCad ..............................................................................................................................1
ResistancePredictions .........................................................................................................................2
SetPreferences............................................................................................................................................................ 2
EnterShipData .......................................................................................................................................................... 3
PerformanceBareHullResistanceEstimate................................................................................................. 5
AnalyzingtheResults............................................................................................................................................... 7
PlottingtheData ..............................................................................................................................................7
PerformingaSensitivityAnalysis.............................................................................................................8
UsingCustomData.................................................................................................................................................... 9
AdditionalResistanceComponents.................................................................................................................... 9
PropulsionPredictions ..................................................................................................................... 10
EnteringPropulsionData ....................................................................................................................................10
PerformPropulsionPrediction..........................................................................................................................12
SizingthePropeller.................................................................................................................................................13

Introduction
This tutorial is a basic introduction to NavCad. It introduces the basic aspects of the
NavCad interface by walking through a sample analysis. The vessel used for the analysis
is the fishing boat Marauder, model M455A. This vessel is the same as that used in the
EN5011 resistance lab. The following table shows the general particulars of the vessel.
The remainder of the information required for this tutorial has been scale of the lines
plane below.
LOA
2.873 m
LBP
2.808 m
B (at waterline)
0.943 m
CB
0.322
CP
0.675
CWP
0.76
Loaded displacement
T
0.425 m
S
3.038 m2

OverviewofNavCad
NavCad is a program for performing resistance and propulsion predictions. NavCad is
based on a collection of empirical methods, both published and created by HydroComp.
While working through a resistance and propulsion prediction, it will be necessary to
select which method to use for the prediction. The accuracy of the results depends on the

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prediction method used and how well your vessel fits into the category selected.
Prediction methods exist that cover broad ranges of the vessels (such as all displacement
vessels) as well as more specific vessels such as only Series 60 hulls. In short, it is
important to understand the prediction methods being used, as this will dictate the
accuracy of the results.

ResistancePredictions
SetPreferences
Once NavCad is opened, the preferences should be changed by selecting the Edit
Options menu. A dialog box will appear allowing the user to change the system of units
and the precision of each value. Simply hiting the SI button will set all the units to the
default SI units. Note that speed has been set to knots. This can be changed to meters
per seconds by selecting mps under the dropdown box. For this tutorial however, we will
use knots. The convert button will change any values previously entered into NavCad to
the new system of units. Select OK to close the dialog box.

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EnterShipData
The ship data needs to be entered before performing an analysis. To enter the required
data, select Edit Conditions on menu bar. This will show a dialog box where general
information related to the project is to be entered. First, enter a description of the project
as shown below. Second, the density and viscosity of water must be entered. These can
be automatically entered by NavCad by selecting either Std salt for salt water or Std
Fresh for fresh water. Finally, the speeds at which NavCad should perform the analysis
must be entered. For this tutorial, we will use salt water and speeds ranging from 1 to 10
knots as shown below.

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Once the general data has been entered, select the Hull button at the top of the dialog
box. This page can be also be accessed from the menu bar by selecting Edit Hull.
Under this section, enter the information about the hull as shown below. Note that as
values are entered, ratios and coefficients (such as the block coefficient) will be updated
automatically. Detailed descriptions of what each of the values represents can be
accessed using the Help button. Additionally, values with a button (approximate sign)
can be estimated by NavCad. For example, hitting the button next to Wetted Surface
will give a list of methods for calculating the wetted surface area along with the results of
each method. For this tutorial, the Holtrop method has been used to approximate the
value. The longitudinal center of buoyancy has been estimated as 2% aft of the mid-Lwl
and the half entry angle has been estimated using Holtrop method. Once all the values
have been entered as below, hit the Done button.

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PerformanceBareHullResistanceEstimate
Once the hull information has been entered, NavCad is now ready to predict the bare hull
resistance. The details of the resistance analysis are contained in the left hand window
pane. Under the section labeled Bare-Hull change the drop-down box to Calc. This will
cause NavCad to calculate the bare hull resistance. Next, the calculation method must be
selected. Selecting the
button, will show the list of resistance methods available in
NavCad. NavCad sorts the list according to applicability for ease of use. The user must
select an appropriate resistance method. Once a method is highlighted, the range of
applicable values will be displayed. The word Limit will be shown next to any values
that fall outside of the suggested ranges. For this tutorial we will select Holtrop 1984 as
it is a well-known method.

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Once the prediction method is selected, the options must be selected. The Friction Line
is the method used to compute the viscous resistance component. Select ITTC to use the
ITTC-57 ship-model correlation line. The technique used should be prediction to tell
NavCad that we want to predict the bare hull resistance. Other options are for
incorporating additional data such as model test or full-scale data into the analysis. The
other three factors that are requied for the analysis are the Correlation allowance,
Roughness, and 3D form factor. Each of these values can be entered manually or
predicted by NavCad by using the buttons. For this example, the values have been
estimated using Holtrop 3-D, Newship and Holtrop respectively.
Once the analysis has been configured, it can be ran by selecting the Calculate
Resistance Analysis button on the toolbar (see below). NavCad automatically calculates
the resistance and plots the results.

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AnalyzingtheResults
PlottingtheData
The results can be viewed by clicking the + button in the top right corner of the screen.
This displays the table of results calculated by NavCad. To change the plot data, select
Tools Edit Graph Data from the menu bar. Both the dependent and independent axis
can be changed. Select Fn for the X-axis and Rtotal for the Y-axis, then click OK. The
graph will change to plot the total resistance against the Froude Number.

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PerformingaSensitivityAnalysis
To perform a sensitivity analysis, we must be edit results mode. Click the Edit Results
Mode button on the menu bar to toggle in and out of edit results mode. In edit results
mode, a new toolbar will appear under the data table. Click the Show Sensitivity
Analysis button. A dialog box will appear which shows the percent change by changing
each of the parameters by 1%. Hit OK when finished.

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UsingCustomData
For additional stages of the analysis, it may be desirable to use your own data (for
example from a model test). To enter your own data, you need to be in edit results mode.
Your own data can now be entered directly into the table. Enter your own lab data into
the Rbare column of the table.

AdditionalResistanceComponents
Outside of the bare hull resistance, additional resistance components can be estimated
such as appendage drag, wind drag, and added resistance due to waves and channel
effects. In this tutorial we will estimate the effect of waves on the resistance of the
fishing boat. First we must enter the wave data that the ship will be operating in. Select
Edit Environment from the menu bar. Under this menu, enter the significant wave
height and modal wave period under the seas data. This information can be selected
based on the sea state by using the buttons. Hit Done when finished.
Next, the method of calculating the resistance needs to be selected. On the left hand
window pane, under Added Drag, select Calc next under Seas. Next use the
icon to
select the prediction method. the Modified Aertssen method has been used to compute
the values used in this tutorial.
Before computing the resistance values, we must inform NavCad that we have entered
our own Bare Hull resistance values so that it does not over-write them with predicted
values. We do this by selecting Off under the drop down menu for Bare-Hull. Finally,
use the Calculate Resistance Analysis button to compute the added resistance in waves
and add it to the bare-hull resistance.

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PropulsionPredictions
EnteringPropulsionData
To begin the propulsion predictions, select to the propulsion mode by selecting View
Propulsion Mode. In order to perform a propulsion analysis, NavCad requires
information about the prime mover being used. This is entered in the form of an engine
file. To create an engine file select Library Engine. The following dialog box will
appear. Different engines will be capable of delivering different powers at different shaft
speeds. This information should be entered (see below). Additional, fuel consumption
rates can be entered to obtain predictions on the fuel consumption rates. For this tutorial,
we will only use the power versus shaft speed curve. Once the data has been entered,
select Use Now and the engine file.

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Next, enter the information about the propulsor. Do this by selecting Edit Propulsor
from the menu bar. The propeller data is entered in the same manner as the resistance
data. For this tutorial, we will be using a standard B-Series propeller. Enter the
information below. Note that the Engine file saved previously has already been selected.
Select Done when finished.

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PerformPropulsionPrediction
Similar to the resistance prediction, the details of the prediction must be entered on the
left hand side. NavCad can predict the wake fraction, thrust deduction, and relative
rotative efficiency based on empirical formulas or can be entered by the user. To enter
the values yourself, go to edit results mode and enter the data in the table. Also,
remember to select off so that the values are not overwritten. In this tutorial, we will use
NavCad to estimate all of these factors using empirical formulas for a Simple towboat.
Select the
icon next to each factor and select Simple towboat. Under Analysis type
select Free run to predict the propulsion performance under normal conditions. Other
types of analysis can handle situations such as towing operations. Perform the analysis
by clicking the Calculate propulsion analysis that has replaced the calculate resistance
analysis used in resistance mode.
Once computed, the results can be viewed and manipulated in the same way as the
resistance results.

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SizingthePropeller
The previous results are for an arbitrary propeller geometry. NavCad has a built in
propeller selection routine. To access the routine, select Edit Propulsor from the
menu bar. Under the dialog box, click the button labeled Propulsion sizing. In this
example, we will assume that we have selected the largest propeller diameter possible.
We will therefore select Keep next to diameter and select Size next to the remaining
properties. The goal is to have NavCad to select a propeller such that at the design speed,
a given amount of power is used. We will therefore select Shaft Power under the Size
for drop down box. As an alternative, we could also select the amount of thrust that is
desired at a given speed. This option is suitable to work boats that required a certain
amount of towing force. Enter the data shown in the following figure, then click Size.
NavCad will select a propeller and gear ratio that consumes the required power at the
design speed and minimizes the amount of cavitation. Click OK and then rerun the
analysis to obtain results for the propeller selected.

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