Azipod propulsion, electric propulsion, Onboard DC Grid, shore connection, drives and generators.
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Azipod® for open water
ABB Azipod® gearless podded propulsion for open water, 1 to 22 MW, in pulling open-propeller and pushing ducted versions, covering more than 35 vessel types with ice classes up to 1A Super.
Description
Azipod® for open water is ABB's family of gearless, azimuthing podded electric propulsion units ranging from 1 to 22 MW, offering solutions for more than 35 vessel types. Compared with traditional shaftlines, Azipod® can reduce energy consumption by up to 20%.
Product range
- Azipod® D (1–7.5 MW) – compact, gearless low-power unit with hybrid cooling of the propulsion motor (direct seawater cooling plus active air cooling). Pulling open-propeller and pushing ducted versions; ice classes up to PC5. For cruise, ferry, offshore and special vessels.
- Azipod® MO (7–12 MW) – mid-power unit with permanent magnet propulsion motor and hybrid cooling; ice classes up to 1A. For cruise, ferry, navy and special vessels.
- Azipod® XO (12–22 MW) – the most powerful open-water unit, gearless electric drive for the largest vessels; ice classes up to 1A Super. For cruise ships, high-power ferries and special vessels.
Key features
- 360° steerable thrust; no long shaftlines or gearboxes, reducing energy losses
- Pulling propeller configuration for clean water inflow
- Optional nozzle (ducted version) for higher thrust and bollard pull, better DP performance and reduced cavitation – suited to OSVs, tugs and workboats
- Thruster angle and strut height customized per hull design
Applications
Ferries, cruise ships, OSVs, research vessels, yachts, RoPax and special vessels such as heavy lift ships – from about 34 m (e.g. the Suomenlinna ferry) up to the largest cruise ships of approximately 365 m.
Service
Lifetime service including preventive maintenance, dry-docking, condition monitoring, spare parts, upgrades and operator training.
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