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Master thesis projects on wind propulsion
Currently, much research is focused on the possibility to use wind propulsion to reduce the green-house gas emissions from shipping. Two master thesis projects in this field are jointly supervised by both Chalmers University of Technology and SSPA. “Investigation on a harvesting propeller for wind propelled vessels” and “CFD investigation of wind powered ships under extreme condition”.
Investigation on a harvesting propeller for wind propelled vessels
In an ongoing research project, Wallenius Marine in cooperation with SSPA, KTH and Chalmers, a wind powered car carrier concept is being developed. This thesis project will complement this project by studying the propeller of wind driven ships and the possibility to use the propeller to generate energy when the wind conditions are favorable. That means when the wind drives the ship at such a large speed that the water rotates the propeller and energy can be generated at the shaft. This energy can be stored onboard and used for propulsion when the wind is less favorable.
CFD investigation of wind powered ships under extreme condition
Wind powered ships could be a feasible way to reduce the fossil fuel emission from shipping. In an ongoing research project, Wallenius Marine in cooperation with SSPA, KTH and Chalmers, a wind powered car carrier concept is being developed. The sails of this concept are planned to be very large rigid wings. Under normal operation, the flow over the wings will be attached. In some extreme situations, however, the wings may have such large angle of attack that the flow is partly or completely de-attached (stalled). A situation like that can potentially lead to large unsteady forces which may be harmful to the ship in terms of structural integrity and risk of capsizing.
The projects are jointly supervised by both Chalmers and SSPA. The supervisory team composed of Full Professor Rickard Bensow (supervisor, Department of Mechanics and Maritime Sciences, Division of Marine Technology, Chalmers University of Technology) and Dr. Sofia Werner (supervisor from SSPA).
Application deadline for this thesis project is November 20, 2020. To submit thesis project, please visit Chalmers.se for more information.
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Two master thesis projects on wind propulsion are jointly supervised by both Chalmers University of Technology and SSPA.
Introducing Oceanbird
Oceanbird was recently presented and received worldwide attention. Together, Wallenius Marine, the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) and SSPA contribute with considerable resources and expertise to create new knowledge and understandings of vessel design incorporating wind propulsion. The research project is called wPCC (wind Powered Car Carrier), and in September the collaboration presented Oceanbird. Wallenius Marine, owns the concept and SSPA and KTH are research partners.
First model tests, wPCC
Recently, research project wPCC (wind Powered Car Carrier) entered a new phase when the new concept was tested at SSPA. The project aims to develop a sailing vessel that can transport about 7,000 cars across the Atlantic, resulting in a reduction of energy consumption by approximately 90 percent. The research project is led by Wallenius Marine, with the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) and SSPA as partners.
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.
Master thesis projects
Together with Chalmers University Technology, SSPA announces two proposals of Master thesis projects. The current thesis projects that are available are “High-performance sailing: Fluid Structure Interaction of hydrofoils” and “CFD modelling of floating object’s motion decay”. The projects start in January 2021.