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With the Azipod D Helvetian ABB widens the range of ships to which the system of propulsion is destined
The new engine is particularly attractive for the field of the transports offshore
March 25, 2015
Helvetic group ABB has introduced a new version of the Azipod, the system of propulsion electrical worker produced from the Swiss company that is outside placed of the hull with the scope to contribute is to the thrust that to the steering of the ships and that commonly is installed on cruise ships, icebreaker, ships cargo class ICE and Offshore Accomodation Ship.
The new Azipod D is destined to being employed on a wider range than ships. The new system offers in fact to planners and constructors of ships a greater flexibility of planning, in order to adapt to the various forms of hull and dimensions of the propeller and for simplicity of installation of the propulsion units. ABB has specified that the Azipod D demands until 25% in than power less installed and this partially has had to the fact that the new hybrid cooling increases the electrical worker engine ratings until 45%.
The company has specified that the characteristics of the Azipod D return it particularly attractive for the field of the transports offshore where the majority of the ships work in modality of dynamic positioning and demands the maximum reliability.
"We are enthusiastic - it has emphasized Peter Terwiesch, in charge of the ABB division Process Automation - to widen the Azipod family and to put the benefits of the propulsion on hand electrical worker of a wider range than ships. The shipowners and the operators of the field ask reliable solutions and that the competitiveness in a volatile market increases. Azipod D is our answer to these requirements".
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Helvetic group ABB has introduced a new version of the Azipod, the system of propulsion electrical worker produced from the Swiss company that is outside placed of the hull with the scope to contribute is to the thrust that to the steering of the ships and that commonly is installed on cruise ships, icebreaker, ships cargo class ICE and Offshore Accomodation Ship.
- Via Raffaele Paolucci 17r/19r - 16129 Genoa - ITALY
