Essays about: "naval architecture"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 20 essays containing the words naval architecture.
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1. Ecolometer - An environmental sales tool
University essay from KTH/Marina systemAbstract : Sustainability thinking and environmental questions are often in the center of news today. Our planet is changing and us humans need to change our lifestyle in order to avoid potentially devastating events. New laws and regulations, along with new sustainability goals, are constantly arriving around the world. READ MORE
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2. Strength assessment of rig foundations for a sailing car carrier
University essay from KTH/LättkonstruktionerAbstract : The wPCC project (wind powered car carrier) is carried out by Wallenius Marine, KTH Royal Institute of Technology and SSPA Sweden. By developing a car carrier mainly propelled by the wind, the emissions are estimated to be reduced by up to 90 %. This thesis deals with the structural aspects of the design. READ MORE
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3. Operationalizing the SDGs in a Systems Engineering Framework for ship design concept studies
University essay from KTH/Marina systemAbstract : Sustainable transport involves more choices and possibilities than ever before, and the topic is widely discussed within the maritime industry. To a large extent the innovations and technology exists, but even though there is a drive and consciousness to change, sustainability is still not a cornerstone in the decision-making process when new ships and transport solutions are developed. READ MORE
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4. Active Suspension Seat for High Speed Craft
University essay from KTH/Marina systemAbstract : Master of Science thesis in Naval Architecture presents a study and the performance of an active seat suspension with the purpose to suppress shocks, caused by slamming in High Speed Crafts (HSCs). The system is modelled and simulated with the aid of the Mathworks software Simulink, with the main objective to evaluate if the active suspension seat has the potential to mitigate slamming impact loads to a larger extent compared to a passive suspension seat. READ MORE
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5. Examination and Design of Propeller Configurations foran Electrically Powered Hydrofoil Vehicle
University essay from KTH/Marina systemAbstract : The thesis examines propeller configurations for the propulsion system for the water mode in the amphibious craft concept Newt, which also includes contra-rotating propellers. Newt is a research project on innovative commuter vehicles carried out by the naval architecture department at KTH. READ MORE