This is a project which is currently making use of HPC facilities at Newcastle University. It is active.
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CFD analysis of advanced ship propulsion systems using hydrogen focuses on simulating fluid flow, combustion, and heat transfer to optimise propulsor efficiency, safety, and emissions. It supports the design of hydrogen-fuelled engines and propulsors by assessing hydrodynamic performance, cavitation, thermal effects, and integration with novel propulsion architectures.
StarCCM+ will be used to run the detailed simulations, acoustic predictions, and data-driven modelling to gain new insights into biomimetic hydrodynamic mechanisms. Outcomes will support environmentally responsible marine technologies, including low-noise propulsors and energy-efficient ocean-monitoring platforms.