Development of a method to select and design as well as to predict the performance of tunnel thruster propellers (Z-drive or rim driven), considering:
- Tunnel shape, dimensions, position;
- Required side force;
- Noise and vibration aspects.
The software would be similar to what has been developed for the Wageningen CD-series JIP.
Develop design guidelines on the effects of ship hull form and ship speed on the effective side force.
Develop design guidelines on the effects of tunnels on the ship resistance, considering drift angles and waves.

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The Wageningen TT-series JIP would already in this stage welcome any indication of interest from organisations. In view of the issues that are addressed the JIP is expected to be interesting for equipment designers and manufacturers, ship designers and ship yards, ship owners and operators, classification societies and possibly others, like e.g. universities.

Joint Industry Project

Wageningen TT-Series (extension)