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Holistic approach design and optimisation for wind assisted ship propulsion
22 Oct 2024
This paper introduces the CREATOR method, developed to support holistic design for vessels with wind propulsion by integrating multiple naval ...
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Modelling of Aerodynamic Interaction Effects for Wind Propulsion applied in Commercial Shipping: Development of a Non-Linear Lifting Line method
29 May 2023
Wind propulsion is a promising technology for the challenge to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of commercial shipping. The aerodynamic ...
Magazine
Wind-powered shipping increasingly popular
30 Sep 2021
The uptake of wind propulsion as a solution to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions is accelerating.Compared to future alternative ...
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Flettner rotors performance and interaction effects on the MARIN Hybrid Transition Coaster
15 Sep 2021
In the context of ship design, including wind propulsion, knowing the aerodynamic performance of a ship and its wind propulsors is essential. In the ...
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Numerical Analysis of Flettner Rotors Performances on the MARIN Hybrid Transition Coaster
12 Oct 2020
This paper presents a numerical study of the aerodynamic performances of Flettner rotors on the MARIN Hybrid Transition Coaster (MHTC) at full scale ...
Magazine
Comparing azimuthing thrusters and conventional shaftlines for propulsive efficiency of pushboatbarge convoys
21 Jan 2020
Azimuthing thrusters can serve as an interesting alternative to conventional shaftlines. But how does this affect powering performance and ...
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The effect of leeway angle on the propeller performance
15 Oct 2019
One of the aspects influencing the performance of wind assisted vessels is the effect of leeway (drift) angle on the propeller performance. It is ...
