Feasibility Study: Practical Wind Assist Systems for Cargo and Service Vessels

摘要

The purpose of the present research is to evaluate the economic and practical feasibility of various wind-assist systems. This study does not encompass all the wind assist systems that have been suggested but instead looks at those which are essentially 'passive' in nature; that is, that utilize aerodynamic principles without direct mechanical transfer of power to an underwater propeller. The report reviews the state-of-the-art, the major conclusions reached, and the need for additional experimental studies.