Performance and Vibration Analysis of Electric Outboard Propulsion using Propeller Variations Based on Experiment

The demand for electric vehicles, including electric outboard propulsion for small ships, is on the rise due to growing environmental concerns. To optimize the performance of electric outboards, propeller selection, particularly propeller pitch, is crucial. This research evaluated the impact of vary...

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Main Authors: Adhi Iswantoro, Juniono Raharjo, Yonathan Iwangsa Sima
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Language:English
Published: Department of Naval Architecture, Faculty Engineering, Diponegoro University 2024-10-01
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Online Access:https://ejournal.undip.ac.id/index.php/kapal/article/view/66599
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description The demand for electric vehicles, including electric outboard propulsion for small ships, is on the rise due to growing environmental concerns. To optimize the performance of electric outboards, propeller selection, particularly propeller pitch, is crucial. This research evaluated the impact of varying propeller pitches 8, 9 and 12 degrees on the performance of an electric outboard propulsion. Through both laboratory and field tests, measurements of water flow velocity and thrust, energy consumption, boat speed, and vibration levels were conducted. The objective was to identify the optimal propeller pitch that maximizes propulsive efficiency and minimizes energy consumption. Results indicated that a propeller pitch of 8 degrees produced the highest water flow velocity, implying the greatest thrust. Field tests corroborated these findings, with the 8-degree pitch achieving an average speed of 10 km/h and a roundtrip time of 3.48 minutes. However, the 8-degree pitch also exhibited the highest energy consumption at 0.31366 kWh. Vibration levels were minimal across all pitches, suggesting no structural damage. These findings hold significant implications for the design and selection of electric propulsion systems in small ships, especially for patrol boats.
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spelling doaj-art-564eccf30a7041ea8258715af7ba5c232025-08-20T02:49:12ZengDepartment of Naval Architecture, Faculty Engineering, Diponegoro UniversityKapal1829-83702301-90692024-10-0121310.14710/kapal.v21i3.6659924641Performance and Vibration Analysis of Electric Outboard Propulsion using Propeller Variations Based on ExperimentAdhi Iswantoro0Juniono Raharjo1Yonathan Iwangsa Sima2Department of Marine Engineering, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, IndonesiaDepartment of Marine Engineering, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, IndonesiaDepartment of Marine Engineering, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, IndonesiaThe demand for electric vehicles, including electric outboard propulsion for small ships, is on the rise due to growing environmental concerns. To optimize the performance of electric outboards, propeller selection, particularly propeller pitch, is crucial. This research evaluated the impact of varying propeller pitches 8, 9 and 12 degrees on the performance of an electric outboard propulsion. Through both laboratory and field tests, measurements of water flow velocity and thrust, energy consumption, boat speed, and vibration levels were conducted. The objective was to identify the optimal propeller pitch that maximizes propulsive efficiency and minimizes energy consumption. Results indicated that a propeller pitch of 8 degrees produced the highest water flow velocity, implying the greatest thrust. Field tests corroborated these findings, with the 8-degree pitch achieving an average speed of 10 km/h and a roundtrip time of 3.48 minutes. However, the 8-degree pitch also exhibited the highest energy consumption at 0.31366 kWh. Vibration levels were minimal across all pitches, suggesting no structural damage. These findings hold significant implications for the design and selection of electric propulsion systems in small ships, especially for patrol boats.https://ejournal.undip.ac.id/index.php/kapal/article/view/66599electric propulsionexperiment studyperformancepropeller pitchvibration
spellingShingle Adhi Iswantoro
Juniono Raharjo
Yonathan Iwangsa Sima
Performance and Vibration Analysis of Electric Outboard Propulsion using Propeller Variations Based on Experiment
Kapal
electric propulsion
experiment study
performance
propeller pitch
vibration
title Performance and Vibration Analysis of Electric Outboard Propulsion using Propeller Variations Based on Experiment
title_full Performance and Vibration Analysis of Electric Outboard Propulsion using Propeller Variations Based on Experiment
title_fullStr Performance and Vibration Analysis of Electric Outboard Propulsion using Propeller Variations Based on Experiment
title_full_unstemmed Performance and Vibration Analysis of Electric Outboard Propulsion using Propeller Variations Based on Experiment
title_short Performance and Vibration Analysis of Electric Outboard Propulsion using Propeller Variations Based on Experiment
title_sort performance and vibration analysis of electric outboard propulsion using propeller variations based on experiment
topic electric propulsion
experiment study
performance
propeller pitch
vibration
url https://ejournal.undip.ac.id/index.php/kapal/article/view/66599
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