A Panamanian in Beantown: Latin American Agent Gustavo Manzanilla Visits Boston
It was an unseasonably cool June evening in Boston – one that felt more like the beginning of fall rather than the start of summer. I had the pleasure of meeting with Gustavo Manzanilla, of Manz Group, which is based in Panama. Gustavo was in the midst of his...
HydroComp NavCad 2022 Released
New features for improved Vessel-Propulsor-Drive system simulation Development in 2022 for HydroComp NavCad offers new features across the range of applications. Miscellaneous updates Building upon work for the 2021 version relating to new barge drag prediction...Propulsor-Drive Design Considerations for the Use of Electric Motors for Vessel Propulsion
Join us for this 30-minute webinar that will introduce differences between ICE and EM power curves, as well as discuss the implications of EM power curve shapes for different operating modes (such as transit or towing), continuous versus peak conditions,...
HydroComp PropElements 2022 Released
New features for improved wake-adapted propeller design and analysis PropElements was developed not only for propeller specialists and manufacturers, but for naval architects and vehicle designers as well. It provides a key optimizing design stage between parametric...
HydroComp PropCad 2022 Released
New features include DNV-GL Blade Thickness Rules and blade transforms HydroComp PropCad 2022 continues to deploy new and expanded features for new and existing users. PropCad 2022 includes our best tools for rapidly designing marine propellers, 2D drawings, and 3D...DC Motors for Propulsion: Impact on Vessel Performance and Propeller Selection
Join us for this 30-minute webinar which will introduce how DC motors impact vessel performance and propeller selection, with comparisons to internal combustion engines. We will discuss the implications of DC motor power curve shapes for different operating modes...Jaia Robotics – The Little Bot That Could
JaiaBots are micro-sized AUVs for aquatic data collection. Their mission is to go in places where no other AUV can – like marshes and rivers, as well as ocean depths up to 100 meters deep. The staff at Jaia Robotics LLC had prior experience with HydroComp design...
Article: Underwater Radiated Noise – What’s Missing for Design
We all acknowledge the environmental impact of Underwater Radiated Noise (URN) from ships, and the challenges it poses for shipping companies and shoreside organizations. While noise is produced by drive systems and other mechanical components, noise specifically from...