Hybrid propulsion

CRAIN is involved in research, development and assessment of auxiliary wind driven propulsion system and deal more especially with the following topics :

• modeling, performances estimation and optimization of unconventional wind systems, such as :
  • kites
  • rotors
  • lift increase by suction
  • unconventional rigs
• performances estimation and energy consumption for ship fitted with hybrid propulsion systems (conventional propulsion plus wind driven propulsion system)
• route optimization on various criterions (energy savings and travel duration)
• consultancy for emerging project in this field

References

• PESCAVEL : A project of a long liner fish ship using sails (hydrodynamic study, performance predictions,...)
• ULYSSES : European research project (FP7) aiming to decrease ship emissions by slow steaming (assessment of wind propulsion)