Research

Our environment is constantly changing, as are the relevant market requirements and the framework conditions in the marine industry. SCHOTTEL is responding to these challenges and continuously investing effort into improving propulsion technologies through cutting-edge research that produces advancements in the field. In cooperation with our extensive network of research and industry partners and national and international funding agencies, we strive to provide state-of-the-art products for our customers’ advanced applications.

ProNovi
Red-Emi
StruMan
HyPnoS
NATO

ProNovi

The project ProNoVi (Analysis Methods and Design Measures for the Reduction of Noise and Vibration Induced by Marine Propellers) tackles the issue of anthropogenic underwater radiated noise (URN) pollution caused by marine traffic. Turbulence and cavitation are considered to be the primary broadband acoustic sources of noise from a propeller. Therefore, from 2019 to 2021, computational fluid dynamics simulation tools were expanded to accurately predict the turbulent flow around a vessel and the propeller and its induced cavitation, with a focus on trailing vortex cavitation. Additional acoustic methods were implemented in order to find a solution to near- and far-field noise that considered the vessel and the propeller slipstream, leading to novel approaches regarding the prediction of hull pressure pulses and URN signatures of hull-propeller configurations.

Publications:
ICA 2019
STG-Hauptversammlung 2019
SMC 2020
JMSE Paper 1
JMSE Paper 2
smp '22 Paper 1
smp '22 Paper 2
smp '22 Paper 3
ICA2022

Partners:
SINTEF Ocean, CNR-INM, TUHH, Lürssen, Kumera Corporation

Funded by:
Horizon 2020 – MarTERA (European Commission, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action of Germany)

Duration:
2019-2021

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Red-Emi

The highly automated and autonomous operation of vehicles is an upcoming disruptive technology in all sectors of transportation, including marine traffic, where it offers excellent compatibility with our highly maneuverable and responsive azimuthing propulsion products. As a first step, the project StruMan (Maneuvering & controlling ships near Structures) combines research on shallow and spatially restricted bodies of water with research on the capacity of an autonomous system. The aim here is to allow multiple azimuthing propulsion units installed in typical inland vessels to be utilized for maneuvers in the vicinity of fixed structures, such as docks and bridges. A fundamental basis for the design, simulation, and prototype testing of a demonstration system has been created using AMP (Advanced Maneuvering Pilot) and tested in field. This is a major step on the way to future automation so that operator comfort, operation efficiency, and vessel safety can be increased for our customers.

Publication:
JMSE 1

JSM 2

smp’24

Doctoral Thesis

Partners:
Technische Universität Hamburg (TUHH), Mecklenburger Metallguss (MMG)

Funded by:
Maritime Research Programme (Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action of Germany)

Duration:
2022-2025

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Wave pattern and vessel surface streamlines for Red-Emi Target Case

Photograph of Red-Emi Target Case

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NACA0012 hydrofoil tip-vortex study

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Oscillating NACA0012 hydrofoil study

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NACA0012 hydrofoil combination with second foil in tip vortex for different angle of attack

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NACA0012 hydrofoil combination with second foil in shear layer

Struman

Highly automated and autonomous operation of vehicles is an upcoming disruptive technology in all sectors of transportation including marine traffic, where it offers excellent compatibility with our highly maneuverable and responsive azimuthing propulsion products. As a first step, the project StruMan (Maneuvering & Controlling ships near Structures) combines researching the capacity of an autonomous system to utilize multiple azimuthing propulsion units installed in typical inland vessels for maneuvers in the vicinity of fixed structures, such as docks and bridges, in combination with shallow and spatially restricted bodies of water. A fundamental basis for the design, simulation and prototype testing of a demonstration system is created with AMP (Advanced Maneuvering Pilot) and tested in field, which constitutes a major component on the way to future automation in order to increase operator comfort, operation efficiency and vessel safety for our customers.

Partners:
Sick AG, Hochschule Wismar, University of Rostock

Funded by:
Maritime Research Programme (Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action of Germany)

Duration:
2022-2025

3D-Model of SCHOTTEL unit for StruMan Target Case

Schematic of control algorithm

Hypnos

The project HyPNoS (Hydrodynamic Propeller Noise Monitoring System) investigates the noise reduction caused by modifying the propeller design in a series of double-ended ferries. The motivation behind this is the protection of cetacean species in the Strait of Georgia near Vancouver, Canada. The reduction in noise and the correlation between underwater noise and shipborne vibrations can be quantified using structure-borne and underwater noise measurements. The acquired set of measurement data is then utilized to develop a revolutionary underwater radiated noise-monitoring system based on state-of-the-art machine-learning technology. The prototype system is located on board and creates a live prediction of the vessel’s emitted noise levels, so operators and owners can act dynamically according to the requirements of their environment.

Funded by:
Quiet Vessel Initiative (Transport Canada)

Duration:
2022-2025

Stern of a ferry with streamlines and vorticity information around the SCP-unit

Velocity midplane with streamlines and vorticity information

NATO STO Applied Vehicle Technology

Turbulent cavitating flows impact the operation of military ships in several significant ways. Physics-based, high-fidelity simulation of these flows faces several challenges. The main challenge faced in tackling turbulent multiphase flows of naval interest stems from the inherently complex physics of the flows occurring at high Reynolds numbers. Turbulence greatly affects the interfacial dynamics of multiphase flows and the dynamics of cavitating bubbles throughout their lifetime across a wide range of length- and time-scales. Recent developments in the measurement techniques for turbulent multiphase flows using state-of-the-art optical techniques, high-speed video and X-rays have enabled us to look into the flow-fields and phase distributions of multiphase flows with unprecedented precision. The experimental data with such details not only give a new insight into the fundamental physics of the flows but also offer great opportunities to validate numerical simulations in a systematic and comprehensive manner. Although challenges still remain for high-fidelity numerical simulations, today’s high-performance computing allows us to pursue a paradigm where the salient physics of turbulent multiphase flows can be predicted using advanced computational algorithms and physical models.

Partner:
NATO STO

Duration:
2019-

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Radial distribution of the turbulent kinetic energy in the core of a tip-vortex at different downstream locations

Magnitude of Reynolds stresses through a tip-vortex

Anisotropy invariant map through tip vortex core

Hydrofoil and tip-vortex streamlines

Hydrofoil and vorticity information

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FlettnerFLEET

The project "FlettnerFLEET – Development of a comprehensive methodology for the integration of Flettner rotors on different ship types" is funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action as part of the "Maritime Research Program". Reducing emissions in shipping is the order of the day. Additional wind drives can make an important contribution. The FlettnerFLEET project creates the necessary prerequisites and foundations for the further development of Flettnerrotor technology and for the development of ships with this innovative propulsion system. The project consortium, consisting of partners from science and industry. The project aims to develop a comprehensive methodology for the design of vessels with flettner rotors to enable wide application of the technology in shipping. For this purpose, various ship types are examined in the project together with the participating shipping companies and optimized according to their properties for operation with Flettner rotors. The aim of SCHOTTEL GmbH is the development of economical design and manufacturing processes for FLETTNER-rotors, as well as the development of a concept for a main propulsion control system.

Partners:
abh, BV, Dirks Elektrotechnik, Fraunhofer IWES, Hochschule Emden Leer, HB HUNTE Engineering, HSVA, IBK fibertec, MARIKO

Funded by:
Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz (BMWK)

Duration:
2023-2026

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