RETROFIT55
2023-2025
The RETROFIT55 project covers a combination of energy-saving solutions that can be adopted in retrofitting aimed at achieving the 35% of green house gas (GHG) emissions. Two new technologies, i.e., wind assisted ship propulsion and an innovative air lubrication system, will be brought to the next level and combined.
AutoPlan
2020-2023
The R&D project “AutoPlan” aims at an increase of efficiency and safety of planing vessels such as pilot and patrol boats, yachts and search & rescue boats.
DeffProForm
2020-2023
The research and development project “DeffProForm” aims at designing efficient ship propellers with unconventional form.
MariData
2020-2023
The goal of the MariData research project is to develop, improve and classify simulation-based modules for ship energy management.
SDD-fAMe
2020-2023
The research project SDD-fAMe aims at the development of advanced design technologies for additive manufacturing, especially in the field of high temperature applications, such as gas turbine components.
GAMMA
2016-2020
The research project GAMMA aims at next-generation gas engines for maritime applications.
HOLISHIP
2016-2020
The research project HOLISHIP has been set up to provide a next generation ship design system for the European maritime industry.
HYKOPS
2016-2019
The research project HYKOPS aims at improving the design and facilitating the data exchange of streamlined shapes such as propellers, rudders, ducts, energy-saving devices etc.
PerSee
2012-2016
The research project PerSee aims at establishing new processes for the optimization of ships in moderate seas, considering the effects of waves on both hull forms and propellers, and at identifying safety requirements for ships in heavy seas. Operational scenarios as well as minimum speed and power requirements are considered.
SKATE
2012-2014
The research and development project SKATE ‘Schiffs-Konzepte für die Anwendung innovativer Techniken zur Energieeinsparung’ (ship concepts for innovative energy saving devices), co-funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology (BMWi), aims at finding and optimizing energy saving appendages for inland waterway vessels.
ReFIT
2011-2013
The project aims at utilizing simulation-driven design for the refitting of ships in operation so as to improve their energy efficiency.
FORM-PRO
2009-2012
It aims at the development of simulation methods for the hydrodynamic form optimization of ships under propulsion. In particular, the optimizations shall consider a reduction of propulsive power, an alignment of propulsive flow and, consequently, a minimization of vibration-inducing force fluctuation on the blade.
OptiHULL
2008-2009
OptiHULL outlines by its title what the project was about: optimal respectively optimized hull forms. That is, however, only half the truth. The R & D project had a broader scope: It focused on ship stern structures and on the definition of measures for the assessment of aftbody forms.
ParaAxial
2006-2008
This research project aimed at developing and enhancing parametric methods for the design, analysis and optimization of turbomachinery with focus on axial flows. Within the R&D program, FRIENDSHIP SYSTEMS developed methods for the parametric design of axial machinery like propellers, axial pumps, compressors and turbines on the basis of the CAESES.
VIRTUE
2005-2009
The VIRTUE Integrated Project (‘Virtual tank utility in Europe’) thus aimed at developing new and improving existing software to produce a complete toolset for the provision of marine hydrodynamic services, i.e. a comprehensive simulation environment to complement real test basins for the investigation of ship behaviour at sea, both at full scale and in real sea conditions.
OptiSWATH
2005-2008
A joint research project of leading German maritime specialists, OptiSWATH was being finalized in 2008 after a run-time of three years. The R & D venture aimed at the development of a practical tool for the design of SWATH (Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull) ships with focus on the integration of established simulation codes and seakeeping analysis.