New features for propeller software

HydroComp has announced new developments for it PropExpert propeller sizing software program, including a facility for sizing folding propellers.

Screen shot from latest PropExpert program

The company says that further improvements include new support for electric motor propulsion systems, rudimentary hydroacoustics assessment, and improved power train resonance checking.

The company says that PropExpert has been selected as the principal propeller sizing tool by many manufacturers and distributors of marine engines and propellers, and has a user-list that is now 225 strong, recent licences including those granted to SRD Offshore (Brasil), Tech-Helice (France), and ZF Marine (USA).