Wing Sails: Numerical Analysis of High-Performance Propulsion Systems for a Racing Yacht

With the increasing popularity of yachting sports and races comes the need to develop a more advanced and efficient propulsion device. Significant improvement can be made when using a mainly lift-driven propulsion source, known as a wing sail. This idea, dating back as far as the mid-70s, is nowaday...

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Main Authors: Bartosz Kawecki, Michal Kulak, Michal Lipian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/3/549