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CFD-Optimized Ship Propeller

This image shows a CFD-optimized ship propeller under the hull of a vessel

Are you in search of a ship propeller that is efficient, low in noise and vibrations, and seamlessly integrates with your (current) appendages, hull shape, and sailing profile? Whether you own an inland vessel, push boat, coastal vessel, container ship, oil tanker, bulk carrier, ferry, offshore support vessel, dredger, trawler, naval vessel, or superyacht, our selected partner has extensive expertise in developing optimal ship propellers for various vessel types. Each propeller design aims for a cost-effective solution with maximum fuel efficiency.

CFD-Optimized Ship Propeller

Our selected partner has extensive expertise in developing optimal ship propellers for various vessel types.

This image shows a ship propeller optimized using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

Design Process

To design an optimal ship propeller for your vessel, it is essential to accurately define and tailor the propulsion concept to your specific needs.

This includes, among other things, the interaction between various propulsion components and the required transmission.

Thanks to extensive knowledge and experience, the design engineers are able to design ship propellers for various propulsion concepts, ranging from conventional diesel and shaft installations to electric or hybrid propulsion systems.

Properties

Whether it’s a fixed pitch propeller, a ducted propeller, a bow thruster, a propeller for a azimuth thruster, or an electric pod, each ship propeller is standardly cast from CuNiAl, a high-quality alloy of copper (Cu), nickel (Ni), and aluminum (Al).

Existing Ship

Is your existing ship in need of a new propeller, and are you interested in a CFD-optimized ship propeller?

If you still have the drawings of your ship, the propeller designers can immediately start designing a suitable propeller. Even if you no longer have the drawings, it is still possible.

Using a 3D scan and measurements, your bow and stern with existing appendages can be accurately mapped. This way, you can have a suitable propeller for your ship, fully tailored to your sailing profile.

Controllable Pitch Propeller Blades

Compared to Fixed Pitch Propellers (FPP), Controllable Pitch Propellers (CPP) offer an advanced solution for optimal propulsion. This technology has several advantages, such as improved maneuverability, higher efficiency, and smoother sailing behavior.

With the help of reverse engineering, your current Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP) blades, regardless of the brand, can be reproduced and/or improved. This allows for cost-effective and potentially more efficient Controllable Pitch Propeller blades to be installed.

In Practice

The propellers, directly supplied by one of our selected partners, have demonstrated their performance across a wide range of vessels and sectors within the maritime industry.

From high-impact conversion projects to efficient newbuild designs, they have been successfully deployed in inland shipping, coastal operations, ocean-going vessels, dredging, offshore applications, fisheries, and naval projects.

An electric ferry sailing on a river using CFD-optimized ship propellers

Design Process

To design an optimal ship propeller for your vessel, it is essential to accurately define and tailor the propulsion concept to your specific needs. This includes, among other things, the interaction between various propulsion components and the required transmission. Thanks to extensive knowledge and experience, the design engineers are able to design ship propellers for various propulsion concepts, ranging from conventional diesel and shaft installations to electric or hybrid propulsion systems.

Properties

Whether it’s a fixed pitch propeller, a ducted propeller, a bow thruster, a propeller for a azimuth thruster, or an electric pod, each ship propeller is standardly cast from CuNiAl, a high-quality alloy of copper (Cu), nickel (Ni), and aluminum (Al).

Existing Ship

Is your existing ship in need of a new propeller, and are you interested in a CFD-optimized ship propeller? If you still have the drawings of your ship, the propeller designers can immediately start designing a suitable propeller. Even if you no longer have the drawings, it is still possible. Using a 3D scan and measurements, your bow and stern with existing appendages can be accurately mapped. This way, you can have a suitable propeller for your ship, fully tailored to your sailing profile.

Controllable Pitch Propeller Blades

Compared to Fixed Pitch Propellers (FPP), Controllable Pitch Propellers (CPP) offer an advanced solution for optimal propulsion. This technology has several advantages, such as improved maneuverability, higher efficiency, and smoother sailing behavior.

With the help of reverse engineering, your current Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP) blades, regardless of the brand, can be reproduced and/or improved. This allows for cost-effective and potentially more efficient Controllable Pitch Propeller blades to be installed.

Existing Ship

Is your existing ship in need of a new propeller, and are you interested in a CFD-optimized ship propeller? If you still have the drawings of your ship, the propeller designers can immediately start designing a suitable propeller. Even if you no longer have the drawings, it is still possible. Using a 3D scan and measurements, your bow and stern with existing appendages can be accurately mapped. This way, you can have a suitable propeller for your ship, fully tailored to your sailing profile.

Controllable Pitch Propeller Blades

Compared to Fixed Pitch Propellers (FPP), Controllable Pitch Propellers (CPP) offer an advanced solution for optimal propulsion. This technology has several advantages, such as improved maneuverability, higher efficiency, and smoother sailing behavior.

With the help of reverse engineering, your current Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP) blades, regardless of the brand, can be reproduced and/or improved. This allows for cost-effective and potentially more efficient Controllable Pitch Propeller blades to be installed.

In Practice

The propellers, directly supplied by one of our selected partners, have demonstrated their performance across a wide range of vessels and sectors within the maritime industry. From high-impact conversion projects to efficient newbuild designs, they have been successfully deployed in inland shipping, coastal operations, ocean-going vessels, dredging, offshore applications, fisheries, and naval projects.

An electric ferry sailing on a river using CFD-optimized ship propellers

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Design Process

Depending on the chosen propulsion concept for your existing or newly designed ship, the primary objective is to ensure the ship propeller provides efficient propulsion at various speeds and drafts, with minimal noise and vibration levels. For electric or hybrid propulsion, there is also a focus on minimizing the required battery pack.

With advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations, accurate performance calculations of the ship propeller are conducted based on current data, and speed predictions are made.

If the CFD analysis indicates that the installed power is insufficient to achieve the desired speed or range, adjustments to the bow and stern can be proposed, if desired, to achieve the intended configuration.

The choice of the number of blades on the ship propeller is crucial for efficiency, power, and smooth operation. Validated CFD calculations enable the propeller designers to provide sound advice on the optimal number of blades, the correct diameter, and pitch for your specific situation, focusing on efficiency and the size of the ship propeller.

Material selection is also of great importance, especially in specific environments such as Arctic conditions or for specialized ships like research vessels. If desired, the ship propeller can be ensured to meet relevant standards and regulations, such as ice class or international noise restrictions like ICES 209 for low-noise ships.

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