ABB's Azipod D

OE Staff
Tuesday, March 31, 2015

 

ABB shows off the newest addition to its line of Azipod electric propulsion offering, the Azipod D.

ABB says that the electric propulsion behind ABB’s Azipod units enables ship owners and operators to lower maintenance costs and cut fuel consumption. Benefits of the Azipod D propulsion system include improved maneuverability, competitive investment cost, and ease of service and maintenance. ABB’s Azipod D propulsion power ranges from 1.6-7MW per unit.

This new Azipod thruster family member provides designers and ship builders with increased design flexibility in order to accommodate a wide range of hull shapes and propeller sizes, as well as simplicity of installation of the propulsion units. The Azipod D requires up to 25% less installed power, partly due to the fact that the new hybrid cooling increases the performance of the electric motor by up to 45%.

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