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Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of Marine Propeller Hydrodynamic Performance: A Systematic Investigation Across Extended Operational Envelopes

Authors
Veryawan Nanda Perkasa1, *, Meschac Timothee Silalahi1, Ita Wijayanti1, Hanifah Widiastuti1
1Politeknik Negeri Batam, Batam, Indonesia
*Corresponding author. Email: veryawan@polibatam.ac.id
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Veryawan Nanda Perkasa
Available Online 29 December 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-982-7_27How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Marine Propeller; Thrust; Torque; Propeller optimization; Flow visualization
Abstract

This study focused on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) investigation of a four-bladed marine propeller across a broad range of advance coefficients (J = 0.1–1.0). The simulations employed the Reynolds-Averaged Navier–Stokes (RANS) equations together with the k–ω SST turbulence model to evaluate thrust, torque, efficiency, and flow characteristics. A poly-hexcore mesh with boundary-layer refinement (y⁺ close to 30) was used to achieve reliable resolution of near-wall effects. The results show a steady decline in thrust, from roughly 9.5 kN at J = 0.1 to nearly zero at J = 1.0, while torque decreased by about 70% over the same interval. The best open-water efficiency, close to 44%, occurred around J = 0.6, with effective performance limited to a narrow range between 0.5 and 0.7. Flow visualization indicated realistic wake development, clear tip vortices, and attached flow patterns under favorable conditions. Although the efficiency of the tested geometry is moderate compared with more advanced designs, the study delivers a validated simulation framework and a complete performance map that can be used as a reference for propeller optimization and surrogate modeling in future design work.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Applied Engineering (ICAE 2025)
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Advances in Engineering Research
Publication Date
29 December 2025
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978-94-6463-982-7
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2352-5401
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-982-7_27How to use a DOI?
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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