Project partners, MECA and
MECA is working on the engineering design of composite ship propeller blades. Based on different assessment criteria the full assembly solution of the propeller will be developed, ensuring compliance with the relevant requirements from the end users. Some of the aspects associated with the performance of the propeller which have been investigated up to now are:
Orientation of the blade and its effect on the change of flow
Deformation of composite propeller under different fluid loads and how it influences the hydrodynamic performance (fluid structure interaction)
Partner,
The CoPropel action brings together nine organisations from five countries, with two of the organisations based in
About COPROPEL
CoPropel puts forth a holistic approach in the shipping industry by introducing a composite marine propeller offering corrosion resistance, light weight, tailoring of material properties, low electric signature and acoustic properties. CoPropel's objectives are the following:
Design a composite propeller to achieve optimum propulsive efficiency
Optimise the manufacturing process based on closed mould resin infusion techniques
Develop a condition and structural health monitoring system that will be embedded within the propeller
Validate the composite propeller in small and full-scale trials
Assist in the formulation of new guidelines
If you want to know more about the project visit the dedicated project website or follow the project progress on LinkedIn.
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