Naval architects require capabilities for effective and credible hydrodynamic and propulsion system simulation. As we look to high- order tools such as CFD for solutions, we frequently encounter settings where CFD a) is too costly in time, resources, or expense for...
Valuable information about our software solutions, in bite-sized pieces. Repeat customers? Did you know that PropExpert includes a project library that manages all of your propeller sizings, clients, and job data? It’s true! Save time by having your previous sizings...
Leer en español aquí. A conversation with Joel Pérez Osses and Claudio Troncoso Environmental sustainability is not a new concept – as the threats of global warming and climate change become more apparent with each passing year, humans are attempting to catch up...
A conversation with Dominique Plouffe of Service Marine Canada Service Marine Canada, located in Quebec, Canada, is one of the largest propeller shops in The Great White North. Founded more than 50 years ago, it boasts four subdivisions and 28 employees. They are...
Another year has quickly passed and we continued to be very active and wildly productive at HydroComp! Software development saw new features for each of our four product suites: NavCad, PropElements, PropCad, and PropExpert. 2023 was a dynamic year full of exciting...
*This article was originally published in the October 2023 issue of The Royal Institution of Naval Architects’ The Naval Architect, written by HydroComp Technical Director Donald MacPherson. The increased use of CFD for hydrodynamic analysis over the last decade...
A conversation with Scott Jeon of UIT Solutions In a global business environment, it’s crucial to have a worldwide scope because technology and international trade shows connect people who wouldn’t ordinarily get together. Since 1984, HydroComp has always had...
A summary of the three teams we assisted At HydroComp, we are focused on the now – what needs to be done today in order to achieve success. However, we are also constantly looking towards the future – not only in terms of technology and practices, but also...
New features for wake-adapted propeller design and analysis PropElements was developed not only for propeller specialists and manufacturers, but for naval architects and vehicle designers as well. It provides a key optimizing design stage between specification of...
*This article was originally published in the August 2023 issue of Maritime Reporter, written by Greg Trauthwein. Don MacPherson, HydroComp’s long-tenured Technical Director, discusses the impacts of tightening emissions regulations, with insights on maximizing new...