Our Principals, Messrs. Propulsion Analytics, have been granted a patent for a novel method of monitoring the condition of the vessel’s propeller. The patented method involves the vessel conducting a simple “coasting” maneuver over a few minutes, while recording performance parameters which are typically available in all installations and can be measured accurately.

The patented propeller fouling estimation method is part of Propulsion Analytics’ Vessel and Engine performance assessment solution VesselQUAD®, which combines thermodynamic analysis of the propulsion engine with data analytics, to determine the performance of the vessel, quantify sources of underperformance and aid with vessel CII management. The addition of the patented novel method enables vessel operators to accurately discriminate between hull and propeller fouling effects and thus improve decision making on hull and propeller cleaning, in order to minimize fuel consumption and improve CII.

https://propulsionanalytics.com/propulsion-analytics-has-been-granted-a-new-patent-on-remote-assessment-of-ship-propeller-fouling/