Meeting Your Thrust Demands
Accurate, Ideal Propulsors
Propulsors are the real money makers for marine vehicles. As the central element of the Vessel-Propulsor-Drive system model, propulsors provide the thrust that moves cargo, pushes ships around a harbor, or tows a fishing net. NavCad is the go-to software for selecting the ideal propulsor components for your vessel – whether propellers or waterjets. Maritime professionals requiring a greater understanding of their propeller’s performance utilize PropElements to conduct wake-adapted calculations for the optimized design of a contemporary propeller or for the critical evaluation of a particular propeller on the ship. For development of drawings and design documents, PropCad is the industry standard geometric modeler of propeller design-for-manufacture. Quickly assemble propeller designs from PropCad’s comprehensive library of popular styles and attributes from traditional to advanced – or build to your specific requirements.
Propeller Sizing for All Vessels
Propeller builders and sales staff require design tools that help define the right propeller for the system, from traditional styles to custom-designed for specific hydrodynamic objectives. Successful delivery of new propellers then demands properly sizing the selected propeller style of model for the application. NavCad assists propeller builders on in-depth systems analysis, while PropExpert sizes propellers for workboats and pleasure craft. Sales teams rely on HydroComp tools to deliver the correct propeller sizing solution for their customers.
Waterjet Matching Made Easy
NavCad predicts the steady-state performance of any waterjet-outfitted vessel. Plug this component into the system to judge waterjet performance on an existing vessel or for a new design. Performance prediction, waterjet matching, and forensic analysis of existing vessel performance all can include a waterjet as the propulsor. Use NavCad to aid sales and marketing teams in sizing and making solid product recommendations.
Solutions for Complex Systems
Proper selection of the Propulsor for the Vessel and Drive is critical to successful operation of emerging and complex systems. At the cutting-edge of efficient and effective propulsion system design, maritime professionals rely on HydroComp’s NavCad and PropExpert programs for analyzing and selecting top-performing, profitable propellers and other propulsors.
Hydrodynamic and Propulsion System Design Tools
NavCad®
The flagship framework for entire resistance, propulsion, mission profile, and optimized performance design tasks
PropElements®
HydroComp’s “design for performance” propeller tool to customize and optimize a propeller for a specific ship or vessel type
PropCad®
The industry’s most popular commercial tool for propeller “design for manufacture”
PropExpert®
This “propeller application sizing” tool is the favorite of marine propeller, engine, and drive companies from main-office OEMs through their distribution pipeline
HYDROCourses is the newest innovation from HydroComp, Inc.
Our new HYDROCourses were designed to provide clear and consistent content and to facilitate easy-to understand delivery of typically complex topics. These courses will sharpen your existing proficiencies - or even build new skills - while providing practical and insightful knowledge. Explore key subjects about hydrodynamics and propellers in a flexible on-demand format, so learning is at your own pace and convenience.
Newly Added Courses
Ducted Propellers
This certificate course is valuable for propulsion equipment vendors and vessel designers. This course will introduce the hydrodynamics of propeller nozzles and the implications of different nozzle styles.
Propeller Repitching
This certificate course is appropriate for propeller repair shops, propulsion equipment vendors, naval architects, and boat builders seeking repitch knowledge.
Engine Power Curves
This certificate course will review how a full engine power curve is needed to properly evaluate vessel performance in off-design and dynamic conditions.
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