Research topics

Topics of the institute

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Design and Optimisation of Future-Oriented Ships

A digital twin is a virtual representation of a physical object or system. The use of digital twins in the maritime industry helps to improve product quality, costs and flexibility during product development and the operation of modern ship systems.

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Port Infrastructure and Logic

The import strategies for alternative fuels in shipping face several challenges. One of the biggest is finding a balance between the production costs of the fuels and the infrastructure costs.

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Optimisation of Energy Converters

Energy conversion systems are of great importance in the decarbonisation of shipping. Energy converters include the electrification of marine energy systems using alternative energy storage, energy converters, plug-in and power transfer technologies.

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Electrical Infrastructure and Systems

Factors such as the infrastructure for the energy supply on land, the safety requirements in the harbours and the availability of charging stations are of great importance. Energy and power management involves monitoring, analysing and controlling energy consumption and system performance for maritime energy systems.

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Integration of Energy Systems

The integration of new energy systems in ships requires a multidisciplinary approach that encompasses aspects of ship design, energy distribution and regulatory requirements.