GERMAN ENGINEERING

HYDRODYNAMICS & PROPELLER DESIGN

For efficient ship propulsion systems it is particularly important that all hydrodynamic factors are properly aligned and ensure maximum thrust, efficiency, durability and comfort. This is achieved by our decades of propulsion expertise combined with state-of-the-art technologies and scientific knowledge – tailor-made to individual requirements and operating conditions.

SCHOTTEL advantages

Optimum interaction of all hydrodynamic factors

STREAMLINED PRODUCTS

MAXIMUM PROPULSION EFFICIENCY

SCHOTTEL Hydrodynamics’ activities range from resistance and propulsion projections for the design of a wake-optimized propeller to efficient propeller design with detailed cavitation and pressure fluctuation analyses. We also provide support in installation planning, model / sea trials and operational and route optimization.

All this is achieved using the most advanced and powerful tools, such as numerical flow simulation. This enables us to simulate the entire spectrum of hydrodynamic problems. This ranges from propeller tip clearance and ship propulsion to cavitation phenomena and underwater sound. Flexible in scale and level of detail, we are able to analyze and optimize the entire ship propulsion system as well as individual propulsion units and components using most modern calculation methods.

up to 400t
bollard pull
500+
propeller designs per year
900+ cores
CFD cluster

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