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Innovations for wind ship propulsion, online conference
The latest scientific and technological research in the field of sailing will be presented on the international conference INNOV’SAIL 2020 in June. Chalmers University of Technology hosts the conference and SSPA is one of the co-organizers. Sailing shall not only be associated with racing and recreation. Sailing in commercial shipping is on its way back. SSPA is conducting extensive research and are contributing with the latest findings and will present several papers.
30 papers are planned to be presented by experts and researchers during this three-days event on 15-17 June. The conference will be completely online, due to the travel restrictions caused by the Coronavirus. Researchers from SSPA, together with our research partners, will present six interesting papers:
- Developing fluid structure interaction experimental methodologies for dynamic foil measurements, written by Laura Marimon Giovannetti from SPPA and O. Charalampopoulos, J. Banks, S. W. Boyd and S. R. Turnock from the University of Southampton.
- Three-dimensional shape optimisation of the Nacra 17 main foil, written by Laura Marimon Giovannetti from SPPA and P. Guida, S. W. Boyd from University of Southampton.
- An improved procedure for strongly coupled prediction of sailing yacht performance, written by Adam Persson, Christian Finnsgård from SSPA and Lars Larsson from Chalmers.
- Comparison of two rapid numerical methods for redirecting the performance of multiple rigid wing-sails, written by Karolina Malmek, Sofia Werner, Christian Finnsgård from SSPA, Ulysse Dhomé from KTH and Lars Larsson, Jonas Ringsberg from Chalmers.
- Appendages investigation and their effects on maneuvering coefficients for applications in wind assisted ships, written by Laura Marimon Giovannetti, Martin Alexandersson, Fredrik Olsson and Sofia Werner from SPPA.
- A performance depowering investigation for wind powered cargo ships along a route, written by Fredrik Olsson, Laura Marimon Giovannetti, Sofia Werner and Christian Finnsgård from SSPA.
- “This international conference is a great opportunity for us to exchange the latest research results and discuss with other experts and also to transfer knowledge between the advanced racing projects to commercial shipping research projects”, says PhD Sofia Werner, Manager Strategic Research Hydrodynamics at SSPA.
About the conference INNOV’SAIL 2020
15-17 June 2020. Online (Zoom).
For more information, visit www.chalmers.se
For participation, apply before 1 June www.lighthouse.nu
The latest scientific and technological research in the field of sailing will be presented on the international conference INNOV’SAIL 2020 in June. Organisers: Chalmers University of Technology, Ecole Navale, Cité de la Voile Eric Tabarly, Lighthouse, SSPA Sweden, International Windship Association, RISE, Bretagne Development and Innovation and Enterprise Europe Network. Illustration: Rickard Bensow, Chalmers.
Ph.D. (Tech. Management and Economics), M.Sc. (Mech. Eng.), M.Sc. (Business Admin.)
SSPA - full member of the International Windship Association
The International Windship Association (IWSA) facilitates and promotes wind propulsion for commercial shipping worldwide and brings together all parties in the development of a wind-ship sector to shape industry and government attitudes and policies. SSPA is a full member and active in the marine wind propulsion sector. Our researchers and experts contribute with expertise in several research projects.
A renaissance of wind-powered ships
Recently, wind power has resurfaced as an option worth taking seriously and suppliers of innovative wind technology are appearing on the market. But which ones of the numerous solutions are most suitable? To what extent will they really reduce carbon emissions? SSPA has developed efficient prediction tools for both wind-driven and wind-assisted ships in order to support the development of more sustainable maritime transports.
Research project wPCC
In the research project wPCC (wind Powered Car Carrier) a wind-powered vessel will be developed, from concept to a technical and financially viable design ready to be built within 3-5 years. This project aims to pave the way for a paradigm shift in maritime transport by demonstrating that this new transport concept is possible even in the near future. We do not necessarily need to wait until 2050 to reach IMO's goal of 50% reduction of greenhouse gases.
Research project WASP
Decarbonisation of shipping is one of the greatest maritime challenge and the demand for low carbon solutions is growing. In the research project Wind Assisted Ship Propulsion (WASP) we will investigate how wind solutions can be more commercially attractive for the future in the North Sea region. The WASP project can help to accelerate the transition and to highlight the wind-assisting propulsion potential.