SUPERVISORS |
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| Supervisor - 1 | Dr Lim Tau Meng |
| Supervisor - 2 | - |
DETAILS |
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| Proj No | A056 |
| Title | A direct drive shaftless propulsion system for marine applications |
| Objective | The goal here is to design a direct drive shaftless propulsion system with magnetic levitation. |
| Scope | At present, a marine propeller system is usually driven by a long slender shafting system. The distinct disadvantages in this design are that: 1) the propeller cannot be driven at higher speeds due to the vibration problems of the flexible shaft, 2) the engine driving the shaft occupies substantial space and tonnage in the vessel, 3) there is high fuel consumption due to energy losses in the transmission system, and 4) there is excessive noise generation in the engine room. Such a compact system will evidently increase the stiffness of the propulsion system for higher operating speeds, enhance efficiency, save useful space, eliminating mechanical contact, lubrication, as well as wear and tear problems. It also allows for the elimination of rolling element bearings, seal and gasket components which are commonly found in conventional marine systems. |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Area - 1 | Dynamics |
| Area - 2 | Controls |
| Area - 3 | Mechatronics |
| Category | Design and Development |
| SRP | - |
| Stream | Mechatronics |
| ISP | No |
WEIGHTAGE |
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| Literature Survey | 20 |
| Software development | 15 |
| Software Application | 15 |
| Design | 10 |
| Fabrication and testing | 10 |
| Laboratory/site investigation | 20 |
| Numerical analysis and mathematical formulation | 10 |