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Propulsor Efficiency Optimization

Propulsor Efficiency Optimization is the systematic engineering process of maximizing the thrust-to-power ratio of a podded propulsion system by refining its hydrodynamic design, operational parameters, and energy conversion mechanisms to minimize losses and enhance overall propulsive performance.

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Citations

45

Authors

31

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Publications per year

2017–2026

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Publications

14

Maximizing the efficiency of a flexible propulsor using experimental optimization

Daniel Quinn, George Lauder, Alexander J. Smits · Journal of Fluid Mechanics · 2015 · 161 citations

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Performance-based design and analysis of flexible composite propulsors

Michael R. Motley, Yin Lu Young · Journal of Fluids and Structures · 2011 · 75 citations

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Linear instability mechanisms leading to optimally efficient locomotion with flexible propulsors

Keith W. Moored, Peter A. Dewey, Alexander J. Smits et al. · Physics of Fluids · 2014 · 60 citations

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Experimental Evaluation of an Embedded Boundary Layer Ingesting Propulsor for Highly Efficient Subsonic Cruise Aircraft

David Arend, John D. Wolter, Stefanie Hirt et al. · 53rd AIAA/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference · 2017 · 38 citations

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Parametric Study of an Underwater Finned Propulsor Inspired by Bluespotted Ray

Yonghua Zhang, Jianhui He, K. H. Low · Journal of Bionic Engineering · 2012 · 31 citations

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Authors

45

  1. AJ
    Alexander J. Smits

    Princeton University, United States

    2 publications · 221 citations

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  2. MR
    Michael R. Motley

    University of Washington, United States

    2 publications · 103 citations

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  3. YL
    Yin Lu Young

    University of Michigan, United States

    2 publications · 103 citations

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  4. DA
    David Arend

    Glenn Research Center, United States

    2 publications · 55 citations

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  5. PA
    Peter A. Dewey

    Princeton University, United States

    1 publications · 60 citations

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Institutions

31

  1. Princeton University

    Princeton, United States

    3 h-index

    6 publications

    577 citations

  2. Monash University

    Melbourne, Australia

    2 h-index

    2 publications

    221 citations

  3. University of Michigan

    Ann Arbor, United States

    2 h-index

    5 publications

    234 citations

  4. United Technologies Research Center

    Cork, Ireland

    2 h-index

    4 publications

    131 citations

  5. Glenn Research Center

    Cleveland, United States

    2 h-index

    6 publications

    207 citations

  6. Istanbul Technical University

    Istanbul, Türkiye

    2 h-index

    2 publications

    42 citations

  7. Raytheon Technologies (Finland)

    Vantaa, Finland

    2 h-index

    4 publications

    131 citations

  8. U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation & Missile Center

    Redstone Arsenal, United States

    1 h-index

    2 publications

    30 citations

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Venues

  1. Ocean Engineering

    3 publications · 70 citations

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  2. Applied Ocean Research

    2 publications · 31 citations

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  3. Journal of Fluid Mechanics

    1 publications · 161 citations

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  4. 53rd AIAA/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference

    Conference · 1 publications · 38 citations

    1

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  5. China Ocean Engineering

    1 publications · 25 citations

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