Investigation of Combined Power Plant of Solar and Petrol System for W23 Boat
Student: Leonard Oseremhen Okoyomon (Project, 2025)
Department of Marine Engineering
Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Delta State
Abstract
This project investigates a hybrid propulsion system combining solar and petrol energy for a W23 passenger boat. The system integrates a 200HP petrol outboard engine with a 40HP solar-powered battery system, where solar panels installed onshore recharge the batteries. The hybrid configuration ensures quiet, emission-free operation in eco-sensitive areas while providing extended range and reliability through the petrol engine. Using SolidWorks, the hull design was modeled, and Maxsurf software estimated total and frictional resistance, as well as the effective power required for maximum performance. The study demonstrates that the hybrid configuration enhances efficiency, minimizes emissions, and provides a sustainable solution for marine transport.
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- Covenant Polytechnic, Aba, Abia State 1
- Covenant University, Canaan Land, Ota, Ogun State 4
- Crawford University of Apostolic Faith Mission Faith City, Igbesa, Ogun State 2
- Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State 1
- Cross Rivers University of Technology, Calabar, Cross Rivers State 142
- Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State 11
- Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe, Delta State 12
- Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State 137
- Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State 17
- Edo University, Iyamho, Edo State 10