HydroComp Software
PropElements
Wake-adapted propeller design-for-performance software for propeller specialists, naval architects and vehicle designers.
Description
PropElements provides an optimizing design stage between parametric specification and full 3D design for manufacture. It builds on system specifications such as those produced in NavCad.
Key features
- Open or ducted, hub- or rim-driven propellers
- Design of optimum radial distributions
- Thrust and power analysis, cavitation review and blade strength using beam theory
- Creation and export of KT-KQ curves
- Close coupling with CFD as a propeller performance server; export to CAD/CAM/CFD/FEA
- Configurations: open FPP, ducted FPP and in-tunnel
- Foil definitions: Universal, NACA 66 mod, Bi-Circular, Segmental and custom
- Materials include Mn bronze, NiAl bronze and stainless steel; fresh, salt, brackish or custom water
Applications
- Wake-adapted propeller design by propeller specialists, naval architects and vehicle designers
Specifications
| Configuration | Open FPP, Ducted FPP, In tunnel |
|---|---|
| Foil definition | Universal, NACA 66 mod, Bi-Circular, Segmental, Custom |
| Water types | Fresh, Salt, Brackish, Custom |
| Materials | Mn bronze, NiAl bronze, stainless steel |
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