Hydrodynamic and propulsion system design tools for naval architecture and the propeller trades – from concept to 3D CAD
Hydrodynamic Challenges Solved
Our core mission is providing engineering tools to develop ships, boats, and other marine vehicles – and their propellers – more efficiently and responsibly. Leading the industry in applied hydrodynamics and propeller design for more than 30 years, HydroComp’s software and training accelerate time-to-market with superior outcomes for your products and designs.
Speed. Power. HydroComp.
We’re the longtime experts for performance analysis and design tools that guide your design toward responsible, efficient vessel operation. The Vessel-Propulsor-Drive system model is the foundation of optimized performance via the industry’s gold-standard tool for Speed/Power Prediction, Operational Energy Analysis, and Propulsion System Sizing.
Propeller Trades Lean on HydroComp
Propeller designers, builders, and sales staff all rely on HydroComp tools for competitive advantage, superior products, and satisfied customers. Considered an industry advisor, our staff bring a unique expertise to help companies that are looking for new production efficiencies and better performing products.
Improving Maritime Sustainability
Refining Submersible Performance
Engineering Services and Consulting
Hydrodynamic and Propulsion System Design Tools
NavCad®
The flagship framework for entire resistance, propulsion, mission profile, and optimized performance design tasks
PropElements®
HydroComp’s “design for performance” propeller tool to customize and optimize a propeller for a specific ship or vessel type
PropCad®
The industry’s most popular commercial tool for propeller “design for manufacture”
PropExpert®
This “propeller application sizing” tool is the favorite of marine propeller, engine, and drive companies from main-office OEMs through their distribution pipeline
HYDROCourses is the newest innovation from HydroComp, Inc.
Our new HYDROCourses were designed to provide clear and consistent content and to facilitate easy-to understand delivery of typically complex topics. These courses will sharpen your existing proficiencies - or even build new skills - while providing practical and insightful knowledge. Explore key subjects about hydrodynamics and propellers in a flexible on-demand format, so learning is at your own pace and convenience.
Newly Added Courses
Ducted Propellers
This certificate course is valuable for propulsion equipment vendors and vessel designers. This course will introduce the hydrodynamics of propeller nozzles and the implications of different nozzle styles.
Propeller Repitching
This certificate course is appropriate for propeller repair shops, propulsion equipment vendors, naval architects, and boat builders seeking repitch knowledge.
Engine Power Curves
This certificate course will review how a full engine power curve is needed to properly evaluate vessel performance in off-design and dynamic conditions.
News and Events
Full Speed Ahead: HydroComp’s Proud Partnership with Teams Competing in the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge
A summary of the three teams we assisted At HydroComp, we are focused on the now - what needs to be done today in order to achieve success....
HydroComp PropElements 2023 Released
New features for wake-adapted propeller design and analysis PropElements was developed not only for propeller specialists and manufacturers, but...
Article: The “KISS Principle” and Managing, Measuring Ship Emissions
*This article was originally published in the August 2023 issue of Maritime Reporter, written by Greg...
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