Publications

connecting marine engineering, hydromechanics and controls

Please find the list of (co)authored journal papers and conference papers below.

Journal papers

  • Lode Huijgens, Arthur Vrijdag & Hans Hopman (2022) Hardware in the loop experiments on the interaction between a diesel-mechanical propulsion system and a ventilating propeller, Journal of Marine Engineering & Technology, DOI: 10.1080/20464177.2022.2138736
  • Huijgens, L., Vrijdag, A., Hopman, H. (2021). Hardware in the loop experiments with ship propulsion systems in the towing tank: Scale effects, corrections and demonstration. Ocean Engineering, vol 226.
  • Vrijdag, A. and Martelli, M. (2020) Parameter identification of a model scale ship drive train. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part M: Journal of Engineering for the Maritime Environment.​
  • Vrijdag, A. and Schuttevaer, D. (2019). Exploration of a systems and control approach to propeller cavitation in a seaway. Ocean engineering, 182, pp. 174-187. DOI: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2019.04.001
  • Vrijdag, A., Boonen, E.-J. and Lehne, M. (2019) Effect of uncertainty on techno-economic trade-off studies: ship power and propulsion concepts. Journal of Marine Engineering & Technology, 18:3, pp. 122-133. DOI: 10.1080/20464177.2018.1507430
  • Vrijdag, A. and Stapersma, D. (2017). Extension and application of a linearised ship propulsion system model. Ocean engineering, 143, pp. 50-65. DOI: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2017.07.023
  • Stapersma, D. and Vrijdag, A. (2017). Linearisation of a ship propulsion system model. Ocean engineering, 142, pp. 441-457. DOI: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2017.07.014
  • Vrijdag, A. (2014). Estimation of uncertainty in ship performance predictions. Journal of Marine Engineering & Technology, 13(3), pp. 45-55. DOI: 10.1080/20464177.2014.11658121
  • Vrijdag, A., Stapersma, D. and Grunditz, G. (2012). Adjustable bolted propellers: mitigating uncertainty. Journal of Marine Engineering & Technology, 11(2), pp. 3-14. DOI: 10.1080/20464177.2012.11020262
  • Vrijdag, A., Stapersma, D. and van Terwisga, T. (2010). Control of propeller cavitation in operational conditions. Journal of Marine Engineering & Technology, 9(1), pp. 15-26. DOI: 10.1080/20464177.2010.11020228
  • Vrijdag, A., Stapersma, D. and van Terwisga, T. (2009). Systematic modelling, verification, calibration and validation of a ship propulsion simulation model. Journal of Marine Engineering & Technology, 8(3), pp. 3-20. DOI: 10.1080/20464177.2009.11020223
  • Vrijdag, A., Schulten, P., Stapersma, D. and van Terwisga, T. (2007). Efficient uncertainty analysis of a complex multidisciplinary simulation model. Journal of Marine Engineering & Technology, 6(2), pp. 79-88. DOI: 10.1080/20464177.2007.11020204

Conference papers

  • Bordogna, G., Kolk, N.J. van der, Mason, J.C., Bonello, J.-M., Vrijdag, A. (2019). Wind-assisted ship propulsion performance prediction, routing and economic analysis - a corrected case study. International Conference Power & Propulsion Alternatives for Ships, London, UK
  • Kolk, N.J. van der, Bordogna, G., Mason, J.C., Despraires, P., Vrijdag, A. (2019). Case Study: Wind-Assisted Ship Propulsion: Performance Prediction, Routing, and Economic Modelling. Wind propulsion conference, London, UK
  • Vrijdag, A. and Sang, Y. (2018). Fingerprinting the ship propulsion system: low hanging fruit or mission impossible? In Proceedings of the International Ship Control Systems Symposium (iSCSS), Glasgow, UK​
  • Huijgens, L., Vrijdag, A. and Hopman, J. J. (2018). Propeller-Engine Interaction in a Dynamic Model Scale Environment. In Proceedings of the 28th International Ocean and Polar Engineering Conference (ISOPE), Sapporo, Japan.
  • Hoeckx, F., Vrijdag, A. and Abbink, D. (2017). Development of a test setup for exploring the potential of haptic feedback for maritime operations. In Proceedings of the Marine Electrical and Controls Systems Safety Conference (MECSS), Glasgow, UK.
  • Vrijdag, A. (2016). Potential of Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation in the Towing Tank. In Proceedings of OCEANS 2016 MTS/IEEE, Monterey, USA.
  • de Koningh, D., Vrijdag, A. and Bosman, H.-J. (2015). Urban Ferries: combining technologies and operational profiles. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Computer Applications in Shipbuilding (ICCAS), Bremen, Germany.
  • Vrijdag, A., de Jong, J. and van Nuland, H. (2013). Uncertainty in Bollard Pull Predictions. In Proceedings of the 3rd International Symposium on Marine Propulsors (SMP), Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.​
  • Vrijdag, A. and de Vos, P. (2012). Uncertainties and margins in the ship propulsion design process. In Proceedings of the 11th International Naval Engineering Conference (INEC), Edinburg, UK.
  • Giles, W., Dinham-Peren, T., Amaratunga, S., Vrijdag, A. and Partridge, R. (2010). The Advanced Waterjet: Propulsor Performance and Effect on Ship Design. In Proceedings of the 10th International Naval Engineering Conference (INEC), Portsmouth, UK.
  • Vrijdag, A., Stapersma, D. and van Terwisga, T. (2009). Control of Propeller Cavitation in Operational Conditions. In Proceedings of the World Maritime Technology Conference (WMTC), Mumbai, India.
  • Stapersma, D., Vrijdag, A. and Grimmelius, H. (2009). A fresh view on propulsion control II. In Proceedings of the 14th Ship Control Systems Symposium (SCSS), Ottawa, Canada.​
  • Vrijdag, A., Stapersma, D. and Grimmelius, H. (2009). Control of propeller cavitation during a deceleration. In Proceedings of the 14th Ship Control Systems Symposium (SCSS), Ottawa, Canada.
  • Vrijdag, A., Stapersma, D. and van Terwisga, T. (2008). Trade-offs in ship propulsion control: engine overloading and cavitation inception in operational conditions. In Proceedings of the 9th International Naval Engineering Conference (INEC), Hamburg, Germany.
  • Vrijdag, A., Stapersma, D. and van Terwisga, T. (2005). Cavitation Inception in Operational Conditions. In Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Computer and IT applications in the Maritime Industries (COMPIT), Hamburg, Germany.​