Optimization of the Flywheel of a Gyrostabilizer by Addressing “fair” Performance Criteria

Abstract

Gyrostabilizers are used for producing anti-rolling torque to stabilize the undesired rolling motion of a vessel. There are several gyrostabilizer products with different specifications for the same size ships. This paper investigates this issue and proposes “fair” performance criteria for gyrostabilizers considering the targeted sea state conditions. A case study is carried out using the new performance criteria in a gyrostabilizer optimization process. The results indicate that the optimized design can outperform the commercially available products. © 2023, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG.