Optimization of Ship Design for the Effect of Wind Propulsion

Authors

  • Timoleon Plessas Ship Design Laboratory, National Technical University of Athens, Athens, Greece
  • Apostolos Papanikolaou Ship Design Laboratory, National Technical University of Athens, Athens, Greece https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7464-9476

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59490/imdc.2024.884

Keywords:

Ship Design, Parametric Optimization, Wind Propulsion, Wing Sails, WAPS, Case Study

Abstract

International regulations as well as strong market demand for zero-emission transport call for a radical change in the shipping industry. One very promising zero-emission propulsion system for shipping is wind propulsion. In this context, the EU-funded Orcelle Wind project (https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101096673) aims at using wind as the main source of ship propulsion and to demonstrate the effectiveness and viability of Wind Assisted Propulsion Systems (WAPS) by a retrofitting and new building demonstrator. In this paper, we explore the effect of wing sails on the concept design of a VLCC tanker in the frame of a newly parametric ship design optimization procedure.

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Published

2024-05-23

How to Cite

Plessas, T., & Papanikolaou, A. (2024). Optimization of Ship Design for the Effect of Wind Propulsion. International Marine Design Conference. https://doi.org/10.59490/imdc.2024.884

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2024: International Marine Design Conference

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