Thermodynamic modelling
Combustion cycle and thermal load modelling for compact marine engines.
Capability — 01
Marine Propulsion
Development and integration of compact, efficient and reliable propulsion systems for specialised marine platforms.
Overview
Under DevelopmentSealink is developing indigenous propulsion technologies for compact marine platforms, with emphasis on efficiency, reliability, maintainability, controllability and integration with modern vessel systems.
Engineering architecture
Engine
Performance prediction
Predicting power, efficiency, and fuel behaviour across the operating envelope.
Engine health
Monitoring deviations from expected engine behaviour over time.
Propulsion
Propulsion matching
Matching engine output to propeller and hull characteristics.
Propeller performance
Thrust, torque, and efficiency across the operating profile.
Efficiency
Optimising propulsion-train efficiency across speed and load conditions.
Controls
Engine control
Electronic control of fuel, timing, and load parameters.
Propulsion control
Coordinated control of engine and propulsion elements.
Sensor feedback
Closed-loop control informed by live sensor data.
Supervisory control
Higher-level logic governing propulsion system state.
Integration
Vessel systems
Integration with vessel power, control, and monitoring systems.
Telemetry
Data acquisition from propulsion and engine subsystems.
Monitoring & optimisation
Continuous monitoring feeding performance optimisation.
Development lifecycle
01
Requirements
02
System Architecture
03
Simulation
04
Prototype
05
Bench Testing
06
Marine Integration
07
Validation
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