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A Propeller for Petroleum
A conversation with Reagan Nielsen of Jensen Mixers HydroComp has long been a familiar and trusted name in the marine world, but you might be surprised to discover our reach extends beyond the water - specifically through our work with Jensen Mixers. An Oklahoma...
HydroComp PropCad 2025 Released
Powered by a New CAD Kernel and Improved Report Viewer Powerful New CAD Capabilities HydroComp PropCad 2025 is the first edition powered by HydroComp’s new CAD kernel. In addition to stunning visualizations of your propeller designs, this new kernel adds new...
Full Speed Ahead: HydroComp’s Proud Partnership with Teams Competing in the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge
Some of the 2025 teams we assisted are pictured above: Physis PEB, AGH Solar Boat, and Seasakthi. Be sure to explore our Academic Lab Kits here. A summary of the three teams we assisted in 2023. At HydroComp, we are focused on the now - what needs to...
HydroComp NavCad 2025
What's New in HydroComp NavCad 2025 Development in 2025 for HydroComp NavCad offers new technical features and workflow improvements. Release Build 2025.2 Miscellaneous • Extended “Gawn Low BAR” propeller for lower P/D, and improved sizing behavior.• Improved...
QuickTake Blog – Helpful Tips & Tricks
Valuable information about our software solutions, in bite-sized pieces. Does PropCad support the PFF format? Yes, PropCad project files are compatible with HydroComp PropElements. Everyone knows NavCad is the "gold standard" for hydrodynamic and propulsion system...
Enhancing Marine CFD Simulation Fidelity with NavCad
In the field of naval architecture, accurately predicting vessel performance is critical for optimizing designs and improving operational efficiency. This case study explores how integrating HydroComp’s NavCad® software with Orca3D Marine CFD significantly improves...
Can PropElements Be Used for Ducted Propellers?
Nozzle Influence PropElements does indeed allow for the design and analysis of ducted propellers. However, we want to make clear that PropElements is a propeller blade design and analysis tool. It is not a nozzle design tool. That said, PropElements can account for...
HydroComp PropExpert 2025
New features for the industry’s most popular propeller sizing program Development in 2025 for HydroComp PropExpert offers new technical features and workflow improvements. Miscellaneous Updated Vessel page plot for better speed range. Updated prop loading “Delivery...
Empowering Global Growth: HydroComp’s Success through the SBA STEP Grant and NH DBEA Partnership
For over a decade, HydroComp has cultivated a fruitful partnership with the New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs (DBEA). This collaboration has been instrumental in supporting HydroComp's growth and expansion efforts, particularly in reaching...
2024 Recap
Another year (our 40th!🍾) has passed and we continued to be very busy and productive! Software development introduced new features for each of our four product suites: NavCad, PropElements, PropCad, and PropExpert. 2024 was an eventful year full of exciting new...
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