MATERIAL SELECTION AND MANUFACTURING PROCESS OPTIMIZATION OF MARINE PROPELLERS
Abstract
Marine propellers are essential components in ship propulsion systems, and their performance significantly impacts the overall efficiency of vessels. This paper presents a literature review on the optimization of material selection and manufacturing processes for marine propellers. The study explores the advantages and disadvantages of commonly used materials, including brass, bronze, and stainless steel, with a particular focus on their strength, corrosion resistance, cavitation resistance, and cost-effectiveness. Furthermore, the paper examines various manufacturing processes employed in propeller production, such as casting, forging, and machining, analyzing their impact on the final product's quality, precision, and performance. This review aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the key considerations in material selection and manufacturing process optimization for marine propellers, ultimately contributing to the development of more efficient and durable propeller designs.References
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[2] Degu, Y. M., & Sridhar, K. (2014). Marine propeller manufacturing - A new approach. American Journal of Engineering Research, 3(5), 207-211
[3] Hasuike, N., Okazaki, M., Okazaki, A., & Fujiyama, K. (2017). Scale effects of marine propellers in POT and self-propulsion test conditions. Proceedings of the Fifth International Symposium on Marine Propulsors, 235-242.
[4] Hundested Propeller. (2023). Controllable pitch propellers technical manual (Tech. Rep. No. 25-40). AB Marine Document.
[5] Iwata, A. (1990). Superconducting electromagnetic propulsion system. Bulletin of Marine Engineering Society, 18(1), 45-52.
[6] Kerwin, J. E. (1986). Marine propellers. Annual Review of Fluid Mechanics, 18(1), 367-403.
[7] Merchant, M. P. (2005). Propeller performance measurement for low Reynolds number unmanned aerial vehicle applications [Master's thesis, Wichita State University].
[8] Suratno. (2020). Optimasi desain propeller melalui pendekatan polynomial untuk mengoptimalkan efisiensi energi kapal [Master's thesis, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember].
[9] Techet, A. H. (2005). Hydrodynamics reading #10 (Tech. Rep.). Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
[10] Wang, L., & Liu, Y. (2023). Selection of propeller material for ships in ice area. Marine Engineering Journal, 45(2), 125-135.
[11] Zhang, R. (2021). The main materials for marine propellers and the differences (Tech. Rep.). NXY Marine.
Published
2025-04-13
How to Cite
DELPERO, muhammad arif et al.
MATERIAL SELECTION AND MANUFACTURING PROCESS OPTIMIZATION OF MARINE PROPELLERS.
METALOGRAM, [S.l.], p. 24-30, apr. 2025.
ISSN 3090-2460.
Available at: <https://www.journal.unrika.ac.id/index.php/metalogram/article/view/7459>. Date accessed: 14 feb. 2026.
doi: https://doi.org/10.33373/mtlg.v2i1.7459.
Section
Articles
Keywords
Mechanical engineering
