Marine Propulsion Systems: Hydrodynamics, Numerical Simulation, and Intelligent Control

Dear Colleagues,

The propulsion system of ships constitutes the interface between the main engine(s) of ships and the marine environment. It plays a major role in establishing acceptable and competitive overall efficiency. Currently, a variety of motors are proposed for propelling ships; suitable propulsors should be selected that co-operate with motors to reach high levels of performance in a variety of sea environments (calm water, sea states, etc.). To maintain high efficiency in alternative power requirements, marine propulsors should be fitted with intelligent control systems so that their geometrical and operational parameters are tuned to suitable values. A numerical and/or the experimental analysis of the physical phenomena associated with the interactions between propulsion systems and water provides evidence for, and drives the designers of these systems to, the proper selection of the geometry and versatility of the system. State-of-the-art CFD methods, in combination with potential ones for the design, enable the development of intricate models to simulate the physics of the complex phenomena encountered. Furthermore, Machine Learning (ML) and bio-mimetic methods support the optimization of the design and the operation of ships. These tools are extensively used by the maritime community in their attempt to meet the recent strict requirements imposed by the IMO and the EU for efficient, safe, and environmentally friendly ship operation. This Special Issue aims to highlight the latest research and innovations that contribute to the analysis, design, and operation of marine propulsion systems for commercial cargo ships, high-speed craft, and submarines.

We welcome submissions on a wide range of topics related to applied ship hydrodynamics, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Propeller and propulsion system design;
• Intelligent control of marine propulsors;
• Maneuvering performance of marine propulsors;
• Performance of marine propulsors in waves;
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations;
• Energy efficiency of propulsors;
• Hydrodynamic performance optimization;
• Innovative propulsion design concepts;
• Propulsion performance monitoring and optimization.

Prof. Dr. Gregory Grigoropoulos
Guest Editor

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• marine propulsion
• hydrodynamics
• optimization
• operational efficiency
• novel propulsion systems
• electrical propulsion
• numerical simulation
• intelligent control