{"id":84517,"date":"2023-06-02T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-02T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/noticias\/sail-into-the-future-with-abb-dynafin-innovative-marine-propulsion-concept-that-reduces-energy-consumption\/"},"modified":"2023-06-02T14:21:57","modified_gmt":"2023-06-02T18:51:57","slug":"sail-into-the-future-with-abb-dynafin-innovative-marine-propulsion-concept-that-reduces-energy-consumption","status":"publish","type":"noticias","link":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/news\/sail-into-the-future-with-abb-dynafin-innovative-marine-propulsion-concept-that-reduces-energy-consumption\/","title":{"rendered":"Sail into the future with ABB Dynafin\u2122: Innovative marine propulsion concept that reduces energy consumption"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Inspenet, June 2, 2023<\/p>\n\n<p>ABB today introduced <a href=\"https:\/\/new.abb.com\/marine\/systems-and-solutions\/dynafin\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/new.abb.com\/marine\/systems-and-solutions\/dynafin\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ABB Dynafin\u2122<\/a> , a new concept that represents a revolutionary propulsion system that breaks new ground for efficiency in the marine industry.<\/p>\n\n<p>Inspired by the dynamic movements of a whale&#8217;s tail, the innovative concept is the result of more than a decade of research, development and testing.<\/p>\n\n<p>ABB&#8217;s extensive experience and combined knowledge of the marine industry, together with its innovative heritage, are the driving forces behind this new concept. ABB estimates that the first prototype will be available in 2025.<\/p>\n\n<p>\u201cABB Dynafin\u2122 shows what is possible when marine engineers pursue radical innovation and progress, inspired by the interplay of evolution and technology,\u201d said Juha Koskela, division president, ABB Marine &amp; Ports.<\/p>\n\n<p>He added: \u201cThis solution is all about operational efficiency and emissions prevention, leveraging innovations from the brightest minds in marine and propulsion engineering. I want to thank the entire team for their persistence, resilience, innovation and years of hard work.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.inspenet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/02125554\/1902-ABB_DynafinTM_propulsion_1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84476\" width=\"501\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.inspenet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/02125554\/1902-ABB_DynafinTM_propulsion_1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.inspenet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/02125554\/1902-ABB_DynafinTM_propulsion_1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.inspenet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/02125554\/1902-ABB_DynafinTM_propulsion_1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.inspenet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/02125554\/1902-ABB_DynafinTM_propulsion_1-624x351.jpg 624w, https:\/\/cdn.inspenet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/02125554\/1902-ABB_DynafinTM_propulsion_1-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cdn.inspenet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/02125554\/1902-ABB_DynafinTM_propulsion_1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Discover the new whale-inspired concept that will change the game in the maritime industry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>The new propulsion concept features a main electric motor driving a large wheel that rotates at a moderate speed of 30 to 80 rpm. Vertical blades, each controlled by an individual motor and control system, extend from the wheel.<\/p>\n\n<p>The combined motion of the wheel and blades generates propulsion and steering forces simultaneously, enabling groundbreaking operational efficiency and precision for ships. The concept follows ABB&#8217;s proven design philosophy in gearless power transmission marine propulsion.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.inspenet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/02125704\/1902-ABB_DynafinTM_propulsion_2-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84482\" width=\"574\" height=\"322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.inspenet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/02125704\/1902-ABB_DynafinTM_propulsion_2-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.inspenet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/02125704\/1902-ABB_DynafinTM_propulsion_2-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.inspenet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/02125704\/1902-ABB_DynafinTM_propulsion_2-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.inspenet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/02125704\/1902-ABB_DynafinTM_propulsion_2-1-624x351.jpg 624w, https:\/\/cdn.inspenet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/02125704\/1902-ABB_DynafinTM_propulsion_2-1-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cdn.inspenet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/02125704\/1902-ABB_DynafinTM_propulsion_2-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 574px) 100vw, 574px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>An independent study by OSK-ShipTech A\/S&#8217;s ABB Dynafin\u2122 of the design of a passenger ship fitted with different propulsion solutions has verified savings in propulsion power consumption of up to 22 percent compared to line configuration conventional axis.<\/p>\n\n<p>This can lead to significant savings in fuel consumption and help prevent emissions. As part of an electric propulsion power system, the concept is also fully compatible with zero emission battery and fuel cell technologies.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.inspenet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/02125633\/1902-ABB_DynafinTM_propulsion_3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84480\" width=\"588\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.inspenet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/02125633\/1902-ABB_DynafinTM_propulsion_3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.inspenet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/02125633\/1902-ABB_DynafinTM_propulsion_3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.inspenet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/02125633\/1902-ABB_DynafinTM_propulsion_3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.inspenet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/02125633\/1902-ABB_DynafinTM_propulsion_3-624x351.jpg 624w, https:\/\/cdn.inspenet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/02125633\/1902-ABB_DynafinTM_propulsion_3-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cdn.inspenet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/02125633\/1902-ABB_DynafinTM_propulsion_3.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Initially available in the power range of 1 to 4 MW per unit, the new propulsion concept is particularly effective for small and medium-sized vessels, including passenger and vehicle ferries, offshore support vessels operating at wind farms, and yachts.<\/p>\n\n<p>By reducing vibrations and noise levels, the system improves comfort for passengers and crew. In addition, the propulsion concept offers superior maneuverability and positioning performance, that is, the ability of the vessel to maintain the desired position and heading.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"337\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.inspenet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/02125745\/1902-ABB-DynafinTM-propulsion-4.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.inspenet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/02125745\/1902-ABB-DynafinTM-propulsion-4.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/cdn.inspenet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/02125745\/1902-ABB-DynafinTM-propulsion-4-300x169.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p><strong>Source<\/strong> : ABB <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Photos<\/strong> : ABB<\/p>\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t miss the <strong>Inspenet News<\/strong> at: <a href=\"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/inspenet-tv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/inspenet.com\/inspenet-tv\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Inspenet, June 2, 2023<br \/>\nABB today introduced ABB Dynafin\u2122, a new concept that represents a revolutionary propulsion system that breaks new ground for efficiency in the marine industry. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7047,"featured_media":84475,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"footnotes":""},"categoria_noticias":[13026,13048],"etiqueta_noticias":[],"class_list":["post-84517","noticias","type-noticias","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","categoria_noticias-energy","categoria_noticias-maritime"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/noticias\/84517","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/noticias"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/noticias"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7047"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=84517"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/noticias\/84517\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/84475"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=84517"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"categoria_noticias","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categoria_noticias?post=84517"},{"taxonomy":"etiqueta_noticias","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/etiqueta_noticias?post=84517"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}