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Prediction of Propeller Performance Using Computational Fluid Dynamics Approach Nur Amira Adam; Ahmad Fitriadhy; W. S. Kong; Faisal Mahmuddin; C. J. Quah
EPI International Journal of Engineering Vol 2 No 2 (2019): Volume 2 Number 2, August 2019 with Special Issue on Natural Disaster and Mitigat
Publisher : Center of Techonolgy (COT), Engineering Faculty, Hasanuddin University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25042/epi-ije.082019.15

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A reliable prediction approach to obtain a sufficient thrust and torque to propel the ship at desired forward speed is obviously required. To achieve this objective, the authors propose to predict the thrust coefficient (KT), torque coefficient (KQ) and efficiency (η) of the propeller in open-water model test condition using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation approach. The computational simulation presented in the various number of rotational speed (RPM) within the range of advance ratio J=0.1 up to 1.05. The higher value of J lead to decrease 10KQ and KT. While the η increased steadily at the lower value of J and decreased at the higher value of J. The results also showed that the propeller with 1048 rpm obtain a better efficiency at J=0.95 with η= 88.25%, 10KQ=0.1654 and KT= 0.0942. The computation result is very useful as preliminary data for propeller performance characteristics.
Preliminary Design and Energy Production of a Mobile Floating Structure (MFS) for Offshore Wind Turbines in Indonesian Waters Pawara, Muhammad Uswah; Sitorus, Chris Jeremy Verian; Hariyono, Hariyono; Arifuddin, Andi Mursid Nugraha; Alamsyah, Alamsyah; Hidayat, Taufik; Suardi, Suardi; Syadzali, Abdul Mujib; Mahmuddin, Faisal
EPI International Journal of Engineering Vol 8 No 1 (2025): Volume 8 Number 1, Februari 2025
Publisher : Center of Techonolgy (COT), Engineering Faculty, Hasanuddin University

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The Mobile Floating Structure (MFS) is an innovative floating wind turbine concept that utilizes a catamaran hull design to enhance mobility and operational efficiency. Unlike stationary platforms, the MFS can relocate to areas with higher wind energy density, making it a promising solution for optimizing wind energy harvesting in offshore environments. This study focuses on the preliminary design and energy production of the MFS. Maxsurf is used to analyze hydrostatics and assess the hydrodynamic performance of the MFS hull after the dimension of the MFS is determine with key considerations including rotor diameter and the weight of the wind turbine. Furthermore, four wind turbines are installed in the MFS. Those aspect were integrated into the design process to ensure realistic operational adaptability. As result. the resulting dimensions of the MFS were determined utilizing Maxsurf. Moreover, different with the previous study that use satellite data, the present study employs reanalysis data to estimate the energy density and power production of MFS. the energy density map is also produced in the present study to determine the monthly location of the MFS. The energy production of the MFS with four turbines has been calculated, and the energy production map is also drawn. Finally, the energy production of the MFS in the chosen location has also been estimated. The energy production map can be utilized to develop MFS in other location.