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Bergen, Norway, headquartered Odfjell is to mount a bound4blue eSAIL suction sail system on a chemical vessel– an initial for the bound4blue modern technology in the vessel market.
Odfjell has actually been proactively seeking decarbonization campaigns for years, as well as just recently recorded a 51% enhanced carbon strength contrasted to the 2008 standard. The release of bound4blue’s eSAIL system notes an additional landmark in the business’s execution of ingenious remedies to raise its fleet’s power effectiveness.
“Since 2020, we have been studying sail technologies as a potential energy efficiency measure for our fleet, and we are excited to now take the next step by partnering with bound4blue to implement their pioneering eSAILsystem on one of our chemical tankers,” stated Jan Opedal, supervisor jobs atOdfjell “This technology has significant potential to reduce emissions by harvesting the energy on the ship itself and transforming it directly into a forward thrust.”
Bound4blue claims that the eSAIL as a kind of Wind-Assisted Propulsion System (WAPS) based upon energetic limit layer control utilizing suction.
“When exposed to wind, with the suction off, it only produces drag as with any other non-lifting structure,” claims bound4blue. “However, when the suction is activated, a small amount of air is sucked in, which re-adheres the airflow to the sail, generating enormous amounts of lift with low drag.” (More on the modern technology HERE).
Odfjell claims its choice to accept bound4blue was sustained by a substantial research performed by Swedish research institute SSPA, assessing different Wind Assisted Propulsion Systems (WAPS) for the Odfjell fleet. The leader installment will certainly be finished in 2024.
“This project marks another leap in our dedication to decarbonization,” claims Erik Hjortland, VP modern technology atOdfjell “As the first tanker company to test the suction-sail technology, we demonstrate our innovative capabilities and dedication to a more sustainable shipping sector. We all have a responsibility to use as few resources as possible, and Odfjell’s long-time efforts in energy efficiency have significantly reduced our fleet’s emissions. The work continues, and we look forward to documenting further improvements with the installation of suction sails.”
“We are thrilled to team up with Odfjell for our first-ever installation in the tanker segment,” stated David Ferrer, CTO at Cantabria, Spain, based bound4blue. “They are true pioneers in innovation and sustainability, setting the bar for decarbonization in the industry. We are pleased that they have chosen our technology after their thorough analysis, confirming that we are headed in the right direction. Working with their open and collaborative team has been fantastic, and we are confident that our joint efforts will unlock significant value for the industry.”
