31.05.2024
Master Thesis (m/f/d): Assessment of the energy saving potential by using kites in shipping
Legislative developments on reducing the total annual GHG emissions from international shipping by at least 50 % have driven ship owners and operators to re-think their propulsion systems by introducing alternative propulsion technology. One green technology which is attracting a lot of attention are wind-assisted propulsion (WASP) devices. Several approaches, including Flettner rotors, sails and kites appear suitable. In order to assess their respective applicability and efficiency, simulations addressing the hydrodynamic behavior of WASP devices, hull and energy system of the vessel with respect to present weather conditions are required. The MS institute maintains the Odyssa Framework, which enables such investigations based on simplifying modelling assumptions. At this point in time, modelling of kites is not incorporated...