HydroConX
Drive System
HydroContest emphasizes innovation in shipbuilding and electric propulsion, with vessel designs completely left to the team within specified parameters.
Vessel Dimensions
Maximum dimensional limitations within given volume with 1.4kW engine power limit
Passenger Transport
Lightweight transport discipline focused on efficient passenger carrying capacity
UPTZ Vessel
Length: 3.65m, Width: 0.7m, Weight: 32kg (no load), Carbon/Kevlar sandwich construction
Freight Transport
Heavyweight transport discipline testing maximum cargo carrying capability
Endurance Race
Continuous driving without recharging testing energy efficiency and sustainability
Max Power
Maximum engine power limitation for fair competition across all teams
Competition Guidelines & Construction
Competition Requirements
- Vessel dimensions must fit within 2.5m × 2.5m × 2m volume
- Maximum engine power limited to 1.4kW for fair competition
- Radio-controlled operation with autonomous design freedom
- Three disciplines: 20kg passenger, 200kg freight, 1-hour endurance
- Teams must include manager, logistics, and communication roles
- Design and performance completely left to team innovation
UPTZ Construction Method
- Carbon/Kevlar sandwich construction for lightweight performance
- Vessel dimensions: 3.65m length × 0.7m width
- Total weight 32kg without load for optimal efficiency
- Priority focus on heavyweight transport vessel design
- Advanced composite materials for strength-to-weight optimization
- Hydrodynamic design improvements for reduced energy consumption
Environmental Innovation
- Emphasis on electric propulsion and hydrofoil technology
- Alternative energy sources and energy-efficient systems
- Addressing maritime pollution (90% international trade via ships)
- Annual CO2 reduction goal (120 million tons from sea transport)
- Innovation in economically viable environmental protection
- Development of sustainable maritime transportation solutions
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Competition & Project Information
Competition Overview
HydroContest is the first international student competition and incubator of ideas devoted to energy efficiency in sea transport. This innovative competition brings together students from universities worldwide to independently design and build radio-controlled vessels powered by renewable energy sources, fostering innovation in maritime technology.