Market Overview:
The global air-independent propulsion system market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2018 to 2030. The market growth is attributed to the increasing demand for air-independent propulsion systems in submarines. Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing region during the forecast period, owing to the increasing demand for submarines in countries such as China and India. The global air-independent propulsion system market can be segmented on the basis of type, application, and region. On the basis of type, the market can be divided into closed cycle steam turbines, Stirling cycle engines, and fuel cells. Closed cycle steam turbines are expected to dominate the global air-independent propulsion system market duringthe forecast period owingto their high efficiency and low emissions levels as comparedto other types of engines available inthemarket .
Product Definition:
An air-independent propulsion system (AIP) is a submarine propulsion technology that allows a submarine to operate without access to atmospheric oxygen by using an onboard stored oxidizer. This allows submarines to stay submerged for extended periods of time, even when operating in areas where there is little or no oxygen available. AIP systems can use various technologies to create the onboard oxidizer, including liquid oxygen (LOX), compressed air, and hydrogen peroxide.
Closed Cycle Steam Turbines:
Closed cycle steam turbines (CCST) are used in Air-Independent Propulsion System (AIP system) to convert the heat energy generated from the engine into mechanical work which is further utilized to drive the aircraft's flight control surfaces. The CCST works by using steam turbine blades which are enclosed by a protective casing, this casing contains and extracts air from around the blades creating a vacuum inside, this vacuum acts as an efficient flywheel for storing energy.
Stirling Cycle Engines:
Stirling cycle engines are internal combustion engines which operate on the cyclic process of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and diphosphate (DOP). It is a type of heat engine which has no external source of energy. The working principle is based on the reaction between oxygen and fuel, where the oxidizing agent gains high temperature energy from one or more fuels.
Application Insights:
The large submarine segment accounted for the largest revenue share in 2017 and is projected to expand at a CAGR of XX% over the forecast period. The growth can be attributed to increasing demand for air-independent propulsion systems in large submarines, owing to their ability to generate electricity from seawater, thereby eliminating the need for expensive batteries. Moreover, these systems are also able to provide sufficient power supply during underwater operations as compared with conventional diesel engines that use oxygen from water as an exhaust gas.
Air-independent propulsion system finds application in small and medium submarines ranging between 50 ton and 200 ton capacity classes undersea warfare vessels (UUVs). These types of vessel are primarily used by military forces or navies for intelligence gathering, surveillance & reconnaissance missions or anti-submarine warfare training activities conducted underwater.
Regional Analysis:
North America dominated the global market in terms of revenue share in 2017. The growth can be attributed to the increasing use of air-independent propulsors on submarines and surface ships. Europe is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period owing to rising investments by governments for development of fuel cell vehicles, FCEVs, and SCRNGS. Asia Pacific is projected to register a lucrative CAGR over the forecast period due to growing demand from countries such as Japan, South Korea, China, India among others are anticipated drive regional growth.
The U.S., being one of the major manufacturers within North America has taken initiatives for research & development activities related closed cycle steam turbines (CCSTs) along with other applications pertaining fuel cells electric vehicles (FCEVs).
Growth Factors:
- Increasing demand for Air-Independent Propulsion System in the defense sector as it offers enhanced stealth features and extended range of operation.
- Growing popularity of Air-Independent Propulsion System in the commercial shipping sector as it helps to reduce emissions and improve fuel efficiency.
- Rising demand for Air-Independent Propulsion System from naval vessels due to its ability to provide high speed, long endurance, and low noise levels.
- Proliferation of Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) and Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) that require air-independent propulsion systems for efficient functioning underwater or on surface respectively
Scope Of The Report
Report Attributes
Report Details
Report Title
Air-Independent Propulsion System Market Research Report
By Type
Closed Cycle Steam Turbines, Stirling Cycle Engines, Fuel Cells
By Application
Large Submarine (2000T and Above 2000 T), Small and Medium Submarines (Under 2000 T)
By Companies
SaaB AB, United Shipbuilding Corporation, CSICL, DCNS SA, ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems GmbH, SENER, Kawasaki Heavy Industries
Regions Covered
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, MEA
Base Year
2021
Historical Year
2019 to 2020 (Data from 2010 can be provided as per availability)
Forecast Year
2030
Number of Pages
137
Number of Tables & Figures
96
Customization Available
Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.
Global Air-Independent Propulsion System Market Report Segments:
The global Air-Independent Propulsion System market is segmented on the basis of:
Types
Closed Cycle Steam Turbines, Stirling Cycle Engines, Fuel Cells
The product segment provides information about the market share of each product and the respective CAGR during the forecast period. It lays out information about the product pricing parameters, trends, and profits that provides in-depth insights of the market. Furthermore, it discusses latest product developments & innovation in the market.
Applications
Large Submarine (2000T and Above 2000 T), Small and Medium Submarines (Under 2000 T)
The application segment fragments various applications of the product and provides information on the market share and growth rate of each application segment. It discusses the potential future applications of the products and driving and restraining factors of each application segment.
Some of the companies that are profiled in this report are:
- SaaB AB
- United Shipbuilding Corporation
- CSICL
- DCNS SA
- ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems GmbH
- SENER
- Kawasaki Heavy Industries
Highlights of The Air-Independent Propulsion System Market Report:
- The market structure and projections for the coming years.
- Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of market.
- Historical data and forecast.
- Estimations for the forecast period 2030.
- Developments and trends in the market.
- By Type:
- Closed Cycle Steam Turbines
- Stirling Cycle Engines
- Fuel Cells
- By Application:
- Large Submarine (2000T and Above 2000 T)
- Small and Medium Submarines (Under 2000 T)
- Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
- Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
- Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
- Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.
We have studied the Air-Independent Propulsion System Market in 360 degrees via. both primary & secondary research methodologies. This helped us in building an understanding of the current market dynamics, supply-demand gap, pricing trends, product preferences, consumer patterns & so on. The findings were further validated through primary research with industry experts & opinion leaders across countries. The data is further compiled & validated through various market estimation & data validation methodologies. Further, we also have our in-house data forecasting model to predict market growth up to 2030.
Regional Analysis
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
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The geographical analysis part of the report provides information about the product sales in terms of volume and revenue in regions. It lays out potential opportunities for the new entrants, emerging players, and major players in the region. The regional analysis is done after considering the socio-economic factors and government regulations of the countries in the regions.
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Frequently Asked Questions?
An air-independent propulsion system (AIP) is a type of spacecraft propulsion that does not rely on the use of external air or gas to provide thrust. This type of system uses a variety of technologies, including solar energy, nuclear power, and electric motors.
Some of the major companies in the air-independent propulsion system market are SaaB AB, United Shipbuilding Corporation, CSICL, DCNS SA, ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems GmbH, SENER, Kawasaki Heavy Industries.
The air-independent propulsion system market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.5%.
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Chapter 2 Assumptions and Acronyms Used
Chapter 3 Research Methodology
Chapter 4 Air-Independent Propulsion System Market Overview
4.1 Introduction
4.1.1 Market Taxonomy
4.1.2 Market Definition
4.1.3 Macro-Economic Factors Impacting the Market Growth
4.2 Air-Independent Propulsion System Market Dynamics
4.2.1 Market Drivers
4.2.2 Market Restraints
4.2.3 Market Opportunity
4.3 Air-Independent Propulsion System Market - Supply Chain Analysis
4.3.1 List of Key Suppliers
4.3.2 List of Key Distributors
4.3.3 List of Key Consumers
4.4 Key Forces Shaping the Air-Independent Propulsion System Market
4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.4.3 Threat of Substitution
4.4.4 Threat of New Entrants
4.4.5 Competitive Rivalry
4.5 Global Air-Independent Propulsion System Market Size & Forecast, 2018-2028
4.5.1 Air-Independent Propulsion System Market Size and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2 Air-Independent Propulsion System Market Absolute $ Opportunity
Chapter 5 Global Air-Independent Propulsion System Market Analysis and Forecast by Type
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Type
5.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
5.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
5.2 Air-Independent Propulsion System Market Size Forecast by Type
5.2.1 Closed Cycle Steam Turbines
5.2.2 Stirling Cycle Engines
5.2.3 Fuel Cells
5.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
Chapter 6 Global Air-Independent Propulsion System Market Analysis and Forecast by Applications
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Applications
6.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
6.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
6.2 Air-Independent Propulsion System Market Size Forecast by Applications
6.2.1 Large Submarine (2000T and Above 2000 T)
6.2.2 Small and Medium Submarines (Under 2000 T)
6.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 7 Global Air-Independent Propulsion System Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
7.1 Introduction
7.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Region
7.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
7.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
7.2 Air-Independent Propulsion System Market Size Forecast by Region
7.2.1 North America
7.2.2 Europe
7.2.3 Asia Pacific
7.2.4 Latin America
7.2.5 Middle East & Africa (MEA)
7.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Region
Chapter 8 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Impact
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Current & Future Impact Analysis
8.3 Economic Impact Analysis
8.4 Government Policies
8.5 Investment Scenario
Chapter 9 North America Air-Independent Propulsion System Analysis and Forecast
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America Air-Independent Propulsion System Market Size Forecast by Country
9.2.1 U.S.
9.2.2 Canada
9.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
9.6 North America Air-Independent Propulsion System Market Size Forecast by Type
9.6.1 Closed Cycle Steam Turbines
9.6.2 Stirling Cycle Engines
9.6.3 Fuel Cells
9.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
9.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
9.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
9.10 North America Air-Independent Propulsion System Market Size Forecast by Applications
9.10.1 Large Submarine (2000T and Above 2000 T)
9.10.2 Small and Medium Submarines (Under 2000 T)
9.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
9.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
9.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 10 Europe Air-Independent Propulsion System Analysis and Forecast
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Europe Air-Independent Propulsion System Market Size Forecast by Country
10.2.1 Germany
10.2.2 France
10.2.3 Italy
10.2.4 U.K.
10.2.5 Spain
10.2.6 Russia
10.2.7 Rest of Europe
10.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
10.6 Europe Air-Independent Propulsion System Market Size Forecast by Type
10.6.1 Closed Cycle Steam Turbines
10.6.2 Stirling Cycle Engines
10.6.3 Fuel Cells
10.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
10.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
10.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
10.10 Europe Air-Independent Propulsion System Market Size Forecast by Applications
10.10.1 Large Submarine (2000T and Above 2000 T)
10.10.2 Small and Medium Submarines (Under 2000 T)
10.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
10.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
10.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 11 Asia Pacific Air-Independent Propulsion System Analysis and Forecast
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Asia Pacific Air-Independent Propulsion System Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.1 China
11.2.2 Japan
11.2.3 South Korea
11.2.4 India
11.2.5 Australia
11.2.6 South East Asia (SEA)
11.2.7 Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
11.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
11.6 Asia Pacific Air-Independent Propulsion System Market Size Forecast by Type
11.6.1 Closed Cycle Steam Turbines
11.6.2 Stirling Cycle Engines
11.6.3 Fuel Cells
11.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
11.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
11.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
11.10 Asia Pacific Air-Independent Propulsion System Market Size Forecast by Applications
11.10.1 Large Submarine (2000T and Above 2000 T)
11.10.2 Small and Medium Submarines (Under 2000 T)
11.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
11.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
11.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 12 Latin America Air-Independent Propulsion System Analysis and Forecast
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Latin America Air-Independent Propulsion System Market Size Forecast by Country
12.2.1 Brazil
12.2.2 Mexico
12.2.3 Rest of Latin America (LATAM)
12.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
12.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
12.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
12.6 Latin America Air-Independent Propulsion System Market Size Forecast by Type
12.6.1 Closed Cycle Steam Turbines
12.6.2 Stirling Cycle Engines
12.6.3 Fuel Cells
12.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
12.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
12.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
12.10 Latin America Air-Independent Propulsion System Market Size Forecast by Applications
12.10.1 Large Submarine (2000T and Above 2000 T)
12.10.2 Small and Medium Submarines (Under 2000 T)
12.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
12.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
12.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 13 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Air-Independent Propulsion System Analysis and Forecast
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Air-Independent Propulsion System Market Size Forecast by Country
13.2.1 Saudi Arabia
13.2.2 South Africa
13.2.3 UAE
13.2.4 Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
13.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
13.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
13.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
13.6 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Air-Independent Propulsion System Market Size Forecast by Type
13.6.1 Closed Cycle Steam Turbines
13.6.2 Stirling Cycle Engines
13.6.3 Fuel Cells
13.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
13.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
13.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
13.10 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Air-Independent Propulsion System Market Size Forecast by Applications
13.10.1 Large Submarine (2000T and Above 2000 T)
13.10.2 Small and Medium Submarines (Under 2000 T)
13.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
13.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
13.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 14 Competition Landscape
14.1 Air-Independent Propulsion System Market: Competitive Dashboard
14.2 Global Air-Independent Propulsion System Market: Market Share Analysis, 2019
14.3 Company Profiles (Details – Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
14.3.1 SaaB AB
14.3.2 United Shipbuilding Corporation
14.3.3 CSICL
14.3.4 DCNS SA
14.3.5 ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems GmbH
14.3.6 SENER
14.3.7 Kawasaki Heavy Industries
