Computer investigation on direct drive shaftless propulsion system for marine application

Existing studies on direct shaft propellers have determined its limitations to overcome size and weight issues for marine applications. This work presents the research on direct shaftless propeller to validate its application for marine using computational model. The prototype for direct shaftless p...

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Main Author: Ong, Weilun.
Other Authors: Lim Tau Meng
Format: Final Year Project (FYP)
Language:English
Published: 2009
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10356/16251
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description Existing studies on direct shaft propellers have determined its limitations to overcome size and weight issues for marine applications. This work presents the research on direct shaftless propeller to validate its application for marine using computational model. The prototype for direct shaftless propeller and its mechanical calculations are derived using Pro/Engineer. Gambit is used to perform meshing on the prototype, after which, is being exported to Fluent. A simulation is run using defined boundary conditions to determine the location of its highest velocity magnitude and maximum static pressure. It has been observed that the highest velocity magnitude falls on the tip of the blades and the maximum static pressure is located at the origin. The results show negative high pressure at the center of the blade on the face side. This is valid with reference to other studies.
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spelling ntu-10356/162512023-03-04T18:48:26Z Computer investigation on direct drive shaftless propulsion system for marine application Ong, Weilun. Lim Tau Meng School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering DRNTU::Engineering::Mechanical engineering::Motors, engines and turbines Existing studies on direct shaft propellers have determined its limitations to overcome size and weight issues for marine applications. This work presents the research on direct shaftless propeller to validate its application for marine using computational model. The prototype for direct shaftless propeller and its mechanical calculations are derived using Pro/Engineer. Gambit is used to perform meshing on the prototype, after which, is being exported to Fluent. A simulation is run using defined boundary conditions to determine the location of its highest velocity magnitude and maximum static pressure. It has been observed that the highest velocity magnitude falls on the tip of the blades and the maximum static pressure is located at the origin. The results show negative high pressure at the center of the blade on the face side. This is valid with reference to other studies. Bachelor of Engineering 2009-05-22T08:27:44Z 2009-05-22T08:27:44Z 2009 2009 Final Year Project (FYP) http://hdl.handle.net/10356/16251 en Nanyang Technological University 89 p. application/pdf
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Computer investigation on direct drive shaftless propulsion system for marine application
title Computer investigation on direct drive shaftless propulsion system for marine application
title_full Computer investigation on direct drive shaftless propulsion system for marine application
title_fullStr Computer investigation on direct drive shaftless propulsion system for marine application
title_full_unstemmed Computer investigation on direct drive shaftless propulsion system for marine application
title_short Computer investigation on direct drive shaftless propulsion system for marine application
title_sort computer investigation on direct drive shaftless propulsion system for marine application
topic DRNTU::Engineering::Mechanical engineering::Motors, engines and turbines
url http://hdl.handle.net/10356/16251
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