Tag: Elogrid

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Elogrid first piloting

The Elogrid product (pat. Pend.) is developed and designed in Elomatic’s technical analysis team together with the marine business unit. The purpose of the device is to contribute fuel savings in ships equipped with bow...

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Improving ship hull hydrodynamics

ELOGRID utilised in bow thruster tunnel openings Ship hulls are equipped with thrusters that allow lateral ship motion, for example, in harbour manoeuvring. The propellers that induce the force are mounted inside tunnels in the...

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Fuel savings through hydrodynamic improvements

A typical cargo ship that operates 24 h/day and 300 days a year uses about 95 % of its energy for propulsion. Fuel consumption for propulsion is 28 800 ton-MGO/year/ship, which translates to annual fuel expenses of...