John Martin Kleven Godø
About
Research topic:
Hydrodynamic modelling and design of hydrofoil vessels and slender catamarans.
A new generation of zero-emission hydrofoil fast ferries are currently in the making, and their creators claim that their hydrofoil technology will drastically increase the range and feasibility of zero-emission vessels. However, no peer-reviewed third-party research currently exists to back these claims. My Ph.D. project takes the first steps towards closing this knowledge gap, providing transparent designs and simulation methods, and quantitative metrics on how large power savings can be expected if choosing a hydrofoil vessel instead of a conventional fast ferry. Additionally, it digs into a series of commonly asked questions about hydrofoils, including the impact of hydrofoil surface finish and air resistance, and the relative important of the acceleration and take-off phase for the energy budget. Finally, I am currently involved in an exciting project in which we are using AI, specifically Deep Reinforcement Learning, to discover new physics related to the hydrodynamics of hydrofoil vessels in waves. On a daily basis, my work typically involves the creation of numerically efficient computer models for vessel physics (Python/C++), validation of these models against experimental data and RANS simulations (OpenFOAM), and performing case studies to answer interesting questions about hydrofoils.
Before starting my PhD studies, I was involved in the founding and operation of a fast ferry technology company, a phase of my career that provided a wide understanding of the vessel type and the related industry.
Main supervisor:
Professor Sverre Steen
Background:
MSc in Marine Technology from NTNU. Main focus on hydrodynamics, with side courses on cybernetics/control systems and innovation processes.
Co-founder and CTO of Flying Foil AS. Here I worked on a wide variety of topics, ranging from hydrodynamics, mechanical design, instrumentation, business development and fundraising.
Research interests:
Interested in everything which moves fast on water, particularly if it includes hydrofoils.
Research projects in which I am involved:
ZEVS
Competencies
- Emissions from shipping
- Experimental hydrodynamics
- Fluid mechanics
- Fluid mechanics and transport phenomena
- Hydrodynamics
- Marine hydrodynamics
- Numerical hydrodynamics
- Ship Design
- Ship Hydrodynamics
- Theoretical hydrodynamics
- Zero Emission Transport
- compuational fluid mechanics
- fast ferries
- fluid mechanics
- green shipping
- high-speed marine vehicles
- hydrodynamics
- hydrofoil design
- hydrofoils
- marine hydrodynamics
- numerical hydrodynamics
- zero-emission shipping
Publications
2024
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Godø, John Martin Kleven.
(2024)
Nytt verktøy skal løyse hurtigbåt-gåte.
NRK.no
Popular scientific article
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Godø, John Martin Kleven;
Steen, Sverre;
Barrett, David;
Triantafyllou, Michael S..
(2024)
Active wave energy extraction by hydrofoil vessels through deep reinforcement learning-based flight control.
Ocean Engineering
Academic article
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Godø, John Martin Kleven;
Steen, Sverre;
Faltinsen, Odd Magnus.
(2024)
A resistance model for hydrofoil fast ferries with fully submerged foil systems.
Ocean Engineering
Academic article
2023
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Najjaran, Samieh;
Skjetne, Roger;
Godø, John Martin Kleven.
(2023)
Optimal Energy Management for Zero-Emission High-Speed Passenger Vessels .
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
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Godø, John Martin Kleven;
Steen, Sverre;
Faltinsen, Odd Magnus.
(2023)
An Efficient Method for Design and Powering Prediction of Fast Slender Catamarans.
Ocean Engineering
Academic article
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Godø, John Martin Kleven;
Steen, Sverre.
(2023)
A Comparative Study of the Energy Efficiency of Hydrofoil Vessels and Slender Catamarans.
IOS Press
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
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Godø, John Martin Kleven;
Steen, Sverre.
(2023)
An Efficient Method for Unsteady Hydrofoil Simulations, based on Non-Linear Dynamic Lifting Line theory.
Ocean Engineering
Academic article
2022
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Fjelldal, Steinar;
Skjetne, Roger;
Godø, John Martin Kleven;
Najjaran, Samieh.
(2022)
Energy modelling and optimization for low- and zero-emission high speed passenger ferries.
NTNU
Masters thesis
2017
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Ripon, Kazi Shah Nawaz;
Gjerde, Thomas;
Godø, John Martin Kleven.
(2017)
Optimizing Bio-Inspired Propulsion Systems Using Genetic Algorithm.
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Journal publications
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Godø, John Martin Kleven.
(2024)
Nytt verktøy skal løyse hurtigbåt-gåte.
NRK.no
Popular scientific article
-
Godø, John Martin Kleven;
Steen, Sverre;
Barrett, David;
Triantafyllou, Michael S..
(2024)
Active wave energy extraction by hydrofoil vessels through deep reinforcement learning-based flight control.
Ocean Engineering
Academic article
-
Godø, John Martin Kleven;
Steen, Sverre;
Faltinsen, Odd Magnus.
(2024)
A resistance model for hydrofoil fast ferries with fully submerged foil systems.
Ocean Engineering
Academic article
-
Godø, John Martin Kleven;
Steen, Sverre;
Faltinsen, Odd Magnus.
(2023)
An Efficient Method for Design and Powering Prediction of Fast Slender Catamarans.
Ocean Engineering
Academic article
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Godø, John Martin Kleven;
Steen, Sverre.
(2023)
An Efficient Method for Unsteady Hydrofoil Simulations, based on Non-Linear Dynamic Lifting Line theory.
Ocean Engineering
Academic article
Part of book/report
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Najjaran, Samieh;
Skjetne, Roger;
Godø, John Martin Kleven.
(2023)
Optimal Energy Management for Zero-Emission High-Speed Passenger Vessels .
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Godø, John Martin Kleven;
Steen, Sverre.
(2023)
A Comparative Study of the Energy Efficiency of Hydrofoil Vessels and Slender Catamarans.
IOS Press
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Ripon, Kazi Shah Nawaz;
Gjerde, Thomas;
Godø, John Martin Kleven.
(2017)
Optimizing Bio-Inspired Propulsion Systems Using Genetic Algorithm.
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Report
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Fjelldal, Steinar;
Skjetne, Roger;
Godø, John Martin Kleven;
Najjaran, Samieh.
(2022)
Energy modelling and optimization for low- and zero-emission high speed passenger ferries.
NTNU
Masters thesis
Outreach
2024
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LectureRødseth, Kenneth Løvold; Godø, John Martin Kleven; Westerveld, Levi; Bardal, Odd Inge; Danielsen, Arnhild; Nøkling, Edith. (2024) Nullutslipps hurtigbåter innen 2025 - fleip eller fakta. TØI; OFV Mobilitet 2024 , Oslo 2024-03-05 - 2024-03-06
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LectureGodø, John Martin Kleven; Najjaran, Samieh. (2024) Optimal energiutnytting av nullutslippshurtigbåter: Hva er praktisk mulig og kan hydrofoilteknologi utgjøre en forskjell?. Transportøkonomisk institutt ZEVS sluttkonferanse , Forskningsparken 2024-11-28 - 2024-11-28
2022
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LectureGodø, John Martin Kleven. (2022) Nytt beregningsverktøy for hurtigbåters energiforbruk . Kollektivforum Nullutslippshurtigbåter i 2025 - Er det teknisk, økonomisk og politisk mulig? , Teams 2022-09-29 - 2022-09-29
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LectureGodø, John Martin Kleven. (2022) New method for calculating the energy consumption of high-speed ferries. Transportøkonomisk institutt ZEVS midway seminar , Radisson Blu Airport Hotel, Oslo Gardermoen 2022-09-01 - 2022-09-01
2017
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InterviewFalsing, Rebekka; Godø, John Martin Kleven. (2017) Norsk opfindelse: Flap med bevægelse som delfinfinne erstatter propel på hurtigbåde. Ingeniøren Ingeniøren [Internet] 2017-01-02
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InterviewHøgstavoll, Ole-Ottar; Godø, John Martin Kleven; Steen, Sverre; Moen, Fredrik Storflor. (2017) Slik kan han revolusjonere hurtigbåtmarknaden. Vikebladet Vikebladet [Internet] 2017-01-03
2016
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InterviewHanley, Steve; Godø, John Martin Kleven; Steen, Sverre; Moen, Fredrik Storflor. (2016) Dolphin Tail More Efficient Than Propeller For Ships. Gas2 Gas2 [Internet] 2016-12-29
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InterviewStensvold, Tore; Godø, John Martin Kleven; Steen, Sverre; Moen, Fredrik Storflor. (2016) Halefinnebevegelse kan revolusjonere hurtigbåtmarkedet. Teknisk Ukeblad Teknisk Ukeblad [Internet] 2016-12-29
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InterviewRong, Ragnhild Lind; Godø, John Martin Kleven; Steen, Sverre. (2016) Bruker hvaler som inspirasjon til nye hurtigbåter. Sunnmørsposten Sunnmørsposten [Internet] 2016-12-30