2010-09-08 - Azipod propelled vessels with added toe angle optimization can further reduce fuel consumption
Helsinki, Finland, September 8, 2010 – ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, announced that it will enter into a research and development study with Eniram Oy, a provider of advanced decision support systems for owners and operators of large commercial vessels.
The parties will jointly evaluate, develop, test and manufacture intelligent systems based on the Eniram VMS (Vessel Management System) to optimize the relation of Azipod steering angle(s) on vessels operating with Azipod propulsion system.
It is estimated that the fuel consumption of the vessel can be reduced by up to 2% by optimizing Azipod toe angles. The savings will be tested together by both parties.
“Over the years, ABB’s Azipod system has been renowned for its high maneuverability, energy efficiency, reliability and smooth operation. By combining the Eniram’s know-how of performance analytics, ABB will help our customers operate more efficiently and environmentally,” said Heikki Soljama, head of ABB’s Marine and Cranes Business Unit. “This agreement represents ABB’s continuous pursuit of improved technical and economic solutions that leads to increased efficiency and lower emissions in podded propulsion.”
Eniram (www.eniram.fi) provides the maritime industry with systems of high accuracy analytics to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. Eniram solutions range from single onboard applications to comprehensive fleet analysis. The core solutions enable fuel efficiency, environmental protection initiatives and intelligent reporting of vessel and fleet performance, delivering cost efficiencies onboard and onshore.
ABB (www.abb.com) is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs about 117,000 people.
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