Article: Modeling Contemporary Propellers with Traditional Series
This article has been reprinted with permission from the October/November 2020 issue of Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery. Successful vessel performance outcomes don’t happen by accident. They start with the analysis of a complete Vessel-Propulsor-Drive... Read more
Article: Propeller Considerations for Inland-River Pushboats
Inland river pushboats operate in a harsh environment. Transiting our rivers, bays, lakes, and inland waterways, these vessels push barges between hubs of commerce. Swift currents, trash and debris, heavy traffic, and narrow waterways are day-to-day realities for... Read moreArticle: Trim Optimization – Using NavCad for Prediction Confidence
There are cheaper, less time consuming alternatives to CFD surrogate models, writes HydroComp’s Don MacPherson. This article has been reprinted with permission from the October 2020 issue of The Naval Architect. One tool in an operator’s hunt for fuel reduction... Read more
Article: UV Tail Shape and Vehicle-Propulsor Performance
Successful underwater vehicle (UV) performance is all about a properly functioning system. The components of a UV’s Vehicle-Propulsor-Drive system are not individual performers. They must be in harmony. Often overlooked during system design is the relationship between... Read more
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