Digital aerodynamics prediction and Stability safety for enhancing Wingsail integrity under instantaneous dynamic ship Motions (SafeWinds)
Research Project, 2026
– 2028
Wind propulsion for ships (WPS), particularly rigid wingsails, has the potential to resolve the challenges of fuel consumption and pollution in the shipping industry. It can be utilized as an assisted or primary propulsion unit (e.g., Oceanbird). The technology has been rapidly evolving in recent years, and is approaching the point of deployment to the market. Nonetheless, there are remaining critical problems in ship stability. This project aims to address the problems for two popular wingsail concepts. Results will serve as the basis for safe navigation, without penalty on propulsion efficiency.
Participants
Huadong Yao (contact)
Marine Technology
Zhaoyue Xu
Marine Technology
Funding
Swedish Transport Administration
Project ID: TRV2024/98491
Funding Chalmers participation during 2026–2028
Related Areas of Advance and Infrastructure
Information and Communication Technology
Areas of Advance