Experiences of azipod propulsion systems onboard merchant vessels

摘要

The Azipod (Azimuthing Electric Propulsion Drive) propulsion system has been developed jointly by ABB and Kvaerner Masa-Yards. The Azipod concept is a main propulsion system based on the ac-ac electric propulsion concept. Development work andreferences of ABB Azipod Oy are described. Also vessels ordered with the Azipod propulsion system are described.As an example of the concept the propulsion machinery of the earlier Fantasy-class vessels and the seventh vessel of the series, the MIS Elation, are compared. Practical experience of the system is presented in a description of the sea trial experiences.