Novelties in Marine Propulsion

A special issue of Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (ISSN 2077-1312). This special issue belongs to the section "Ocean Engineering".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 July 2025 | Viewed by 610

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Department of Industrial Engineering, Università degli Studi di Padova, 35131 Padova, Italy
Interests: turbomachinery for propulsion and power; optimization; computational fluid dynamics; fluid dynamics; high-performance computing; multi-fidelity modeling
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Interests: ship hydrodynamics; ship resistance and propulsion; seakeeping and maneuverability; computational fluid dynamics; experimental ship hydrodynamics; biofouling; offshore hydrodynamics; marine renewable energy
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Department of Industrial Engineering, Università degli Studi di Padova, 35131 Padova, Italy
Interests: computational fluid dynamics; waterjet propulsion; optimization; fluid dynamic design; turbomachinery; two-phase modeling; high-performance computing
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Dear Colleagues,

The increasing demand for faster, more efficient, and sustainable marine propulsion has been driven by the introduction of stringent regulations and dedicated funding programs by public institutions. Advancing existing technologies is crucial for enhancing transportation services in recreational and commercial sectors and, more importantly, for reducing the environmental impact of naval operations. This includes mitigating gas and noise emissions, minimizing wave impacts, and reducing the alteration of seabed life through mechanical and sound effects, such as Underwater Radiated Noise (URN), all of which contribute to the sustainability of human activities in coastal areas. To achieve these goals, the research community has leveraged advanced design techniques supported by enhanced experimental facilities and increasingly efficient and reliable numerical methods supported by faster and more advanced computing infrastructures.

This Special Issue aims to gather the latest developments in marine propulsion research, covering a broad spectrum of topics related to the presentation of novel propulsive concepts, the modeling, design, simulation, and testing of propulsive systems, including turbomachinery, energy generation and transfer, experimental verification, and validation, advances in numerical modeling and simulation and methodological approaches. Authors are encouraged to submit original research articles or systematic review papers, not strictly limited to the following list of exemplary topics:

  • Hydrodynamic and propulsive modeling and design of marine propulsors (propellers, waterjets, etc.);
  • Novel numerical approaches for design, analysis, and simulation;
  • Experimental campaigns and innovations in test techniques;
  • Energy conversion and storage for propulsion;
  • Multidisciplinary design and optimization;
  • Propulsion system integration and novel propulsive configurations;
  • Engine control system;
  • Propulsion-related pollutants modeling and abatement.

Dr. Andrea Magrini
Prof. Dr. Nastia Degiuli
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Keywords

  • marine propulsion
  • hydrodynamic and propulsive modelling
  • turbomachinery
  • sustainable mobility
  • experimental methods
  • numerical analyses

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A Numerical Study for the Self-Propulsion Performance of a Propulsion System Using the Coanda Effect
by Jun-Hee Lee, Kwang-Jun Paik and Do-Han Oh
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2025, 13(3), 437; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse13030437 - 25 Feb 2025
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This study evaluated the performance of a ship propeller numerically using the Coanda effect. The simulations applied a model based on a 6.5K DWT tanker and conducted self-propulsion assessments for three types of propellers: the original propeller, a normal propeller, and a Coanda [...] Read more.
This study evaluated the performance of a ship propeller numerically using the Coanda effect. The simulations applied a model based on a 6.5K DWT tanker and conducted self-propulsion assessments for three types of propellers: the original propeller, a normal propeller, and a Coanda propeller. The numerical simulations used the unsteady Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes (URANS) equations, incorporating the SST k–ω turbulence model. The influence of the additional thrust generated by the Coanda effect on the hull resistance and self-propulsion factors was analyzed. The key findings showed that the Coanda-based propeller achieved efficient propulsion performance by generating additional lift even at low rotational speeds. A self-propulsion analysis showed that the Coanda propeller required approximately 7.8% less delivered power than the original propeller. These results suggest that propulsion systems utilizing the Coanda effect offer superior efficiency and economic advantages over traditional technologies. This study provides critical baseline data for assessing the feasibility of a Coanda propeller, with further validation planned through full-scale ship simulations. Full article
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