Packaging for transport efficiency

From Ashley Kaplan, Administrative Intern After constantly running into problems with shipping our previous packaging in the extremely cold temperatures that are common in New Hampshire, HydroComp decided to look for a new form of binder that was eco-friendly and unique, but complemented our new updated image. We researched many different forms of packaging, which [...]

HydroComp Software Propels the IOWA Project

From Jill Aaron, Managing Director, and Ashley Kaplan, Administrative Intern We are excited to have been asked to participated in the “IOWA Project”.  Recreating a model of a fully functioning historical battleship requires time, passion, and dedication. Donn McKinney had a passion for ships from his early childhood. His dedication spanning more than 30+ years [...]

PropElements nominated for 2010 DAME Award

Of the products entered in the 2010 Design Awards METS (DAME), the Jury has selected 63 nominees from 13 countries to complete in eight categories. We are delighted to note that our PropElements™ detail propeller design and analysis software was nominated to the Marine Related Software category. Overall and category award winners will be announced [...]

Detailed propeller design for naval architects

Miscellaneous Musings from Don MacPherson, Technical Director It has been a few months since our PROPS2010 Bootcamp, and we have used the time to reflect on the class, our participants, and propeller design in general. First and foremost, we are grateful to our participants for the time that they spent with us away from family [...]

Blind faith: engineers cannot afford it

Miscellaneous Musings from the Technical Director Let me share a story from my first technical internship when I was in high school back in the 1970s. I was working in the engineering department of a pump company. Our analytical tools were simple calculators – and a new “computer”, with keyboard, screen, and printer. Only one [...]

Onboard speed-power management – a "feel good" solution?

Miscellaneous Musings from the Technical Director Here’s my contention: onboard speed-power management (SPM) systems are nothing more than a “feel-good” solution for a problem that doesn’t exist. OK, now that I have that out of the way, let me fill in some details… A problem that doesn’t exist? What is a problem? Dictionaries define it [...]