Resumen
In this paper, the air lubrication method is applied to high-speed SWATH (small waterplane area twin hull) to reduce the resistance. The influence of air injection locations on drag reduction is investigated. The computed results are compared with experimental results, and the grid independence test is performed. Then, the numerical method is used to simulate the resistance of SWATH in calm water with airflow. The hull is divided into different areas, and the influence of the air injection location on the drag reduction in different areas of the hull is studied through different air injection locations and airflow rates. It could be seen that the air injection location on the underwater body is more conducive to the drag reduction in SWATH than the air injection location on the strut. Besides, the air injection location near the bow of the underwater body could cause a better drag reduction effect of SWATH. There are obvious differences in the drag reduction effect of different areas of the underwater body.