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ShipPropeller class

Model Name

ShipPropeller class

Primary Purpose Of Model

Propeller simulations

Secondary Purpose Of Model

Shaft torque and rpm requirements

Version History

v1.0.0

Developer Organisation

TU Delft

Model Created On

1748736000000

Model Description

Object orientated model which enables user to load the parameters of propellers, store them in a propeller object, and simulate the performance of that propeller.

Link To Documentation

https://inlecomsystems.sharepoint.com/:b:/r/sites/DT4GSproject/Shared%20Documents/WP1%20-%20The%20DT4GS%20Modelling%20Framework/Tasks/T1.6%20Comprehensive%20DT-enabled%20design%20methodology%20for%20zero%20emission%20shipping/Propeller_classes/Propeller%20modelling.pdf?csf=1&web=1&e=C0iiE5

Physical System Targeted

Ship Propeller

System Behaviour Or Function Targeted

Propeller performance. open water efficiency, torque coefficient, thrust coefficient, optimal pitch ratio, optimal rpm

Model Executable Files Location

https://inlecomsystems.sharepoint.com/:u:/r/sites/DT4GSproject/Shared%20Documents/WP1%20-%20The%20DT4GS%20Modelling%20Framework/Tasks/T1.6%20Comprehensive%20DT-enabled%20design%20methodology%20for%20zero%20emission%20shipping/Propeller_classes/propeller_executables/Propeller_model_executable.py?csf=1&web=1&e=FPpCz3

Model Inputs

propeller parameters: diameter, number of blades, area ratio, pitch ratio, name, propeller type (fixed or cpp), water height, custom performance parameters (advance ratio, thrust coefficient, torque coefficient), shaft rpm

Model Outputs

fixed pitch: open water efficiency, required power.variable pitch: optimal pitch, optimal rpm, required power.

⬇️ Documentation (Propeller modelling)

⬇️ Download Code (Propeller_model_executable)