Advances in Recent Marine Engineering Technology
A special issue of Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (ISSN 2077-1312). This special issue belongs to the section "Ocean Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2025 | Viewed by 629
Special Issue Editor
Interests: ship mechatronics; smart sensor technology; ship pollution prevention and control technology; microfluidic chip technology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Marine engineering is at the forefront of digitalization, intelligentization, and green energy transformation. The research directions in marine engineering discussed in this Special Issue have rapidly developed since the early 21st century.
The development of green energy and power systems is pivotal for improving ship performance while concurrently reducing their ecological footprint. Innovations in intelligent perception and autonomous control systems are also high on our agenda, as they promise to automate ship operations, thereby enhancing safety and operational proficiency. Furthermore, the integration of robotics and unmanned systems into ship maintenance, detection, and marine exploration is an area that is rapidly gaining traction. Through such advancements, we can ensure the longevity and reliability of our maritime assets. Equally significant are the efforts directed toward environmental restoration and pollution control, which are fundamental to preserving the integrity of our marine ecosystems. Research into engine combustion and emission control technologies is another critical area for mitigating ship emissions' environmental impact. In addition, the design and manufacturing of novel ships and ocean engineering equipment, as well as the exploration of new energy sources for the ocean, are the focus of innovative marine engineering technologies.
These directions showcase the industry's commitment to technological innovation and environmental sustainability. This Special Issue encourages scholars to contribute their groundbreaking work to the above-evolving field.
Prof. Dr. Hongpeng Zhang
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- green energy and power systems
- intelligent perception
- autonomous control
- unmanned systems
- unmanned vessel technology
- pollution control
- environmental restoration
- advanced combustion technology
- intelligent monitoring and maintenance
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Planned Papers
The below list represents only planned manuscripts. Some of these manuscripts have not been received by the Editorial Office yet. Papers submitted to MDPI journals are subject to peer-review.
Title: Optimization-based energy management algorithm for 2-stroke hybrid ship with controllable pitch propeller
Abstract: This paper examines fuel consumption savings of a hybrid ship powertrain with 2-stroke main engine by implementing a novel adaptive equivalent consumption minimization strategy that utilizes a controllable pitch propeller. A non-hybrid powertrain model was developed as a demonstrator and real-world data was used for fuel consumption and efficiency maps. The baseline powertrain model was extended to hybrid by introducing a shaft-generator, a battery and a controllable pitch propeller and the supervisory control algorithm. The potential benefits of the proposed powertrain are examined over different operation phases including port stay, open sea sailing and port approach. The result showed that the energy efficiency gains can reach up to 6% under open sea sailing phase. Furthermore, the controllable pitch propeller offers additionally energy efficiency benefits of 2% under port approach phase, utilizing the proposed algorithm. If the proposed powertrain is produced and the implemented algorithm is adopted, this could lead to substantial carbon dioxide emissions and fuel consumption savings at sea.
