Experimental Investigation and Numerical Analysis to Develop Low-Energy Large-Midwater Trawls |
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| Authors: | Jihoon LEE Taeho KIM Chun-Woo LEE and Subong PARK |
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| Institution: | Division of Marine Technology, Chonnam National University, Yeosu 550-749, Korea,Division of Marine Technology, Chonnam National University, Yeosu 550-749, Korea,Division of Marine Production System Management, Pukyong National University, Busan 608-737, Korea and Department of Fisheries Physics, Pukyong National University, Busan 608-737, Korea |
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| Abstract: | Fuel consumption in fisheries is a primary concern because of its effects on the environment and the costs incurred by fishermen. Many studies have been conducted to reduce the fuel consumption in fishing operations. Fuel consumption due to fishing gear during a fishing operation is generally related to the hydrodynamic resistance on the gear. This means that fuel consumption is proportional to the drag created by the towing speed. Based on numerical methods, this study suggests a new approach to reduce fuel consumption in fisheries. The results of the simulation are in good agreement with those of model experiments. The total as well as partial resistance forces on the gear are calculated by simulation. The simulation results suggest improved materials and gear structure for reducing the hydrodynamic forces on the gear while maintaining gear performance. The method for assessing the gear performance involves measuring the height and width of the net mouth. Furthermore, this study investigates the efficiency of a low-energy trawl from an economic point of view. The findings of this study will be useful in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in fishing operations, and thereby contribute toward lowering fishing costs by saving fuel. |
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| Keywords: | low-energy fishing gear numerical methods greenhouse gasesemission hydrodynamic resistance fuel consumption |
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