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1) V-POD explained
PropellerLong Flexible Propeller Shafts
Bearings
E-motor withHollow Shaft
Planetairy Gear
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1) V-POD applied First vessel ZEUS (330kW)
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1) V-POD appliedVarious ships ZEUS, THEMIS, METIS & KRATOS
• Large propeller for laden voyage (horizontal thrust)
• Tilted propeller for empty voyage (tilted thrust)
• No need for large tunnels with high additional resistance.
• No need for additional ballast to submerge propeller
• HOW, see next pictures!IMC
2) Why Double Tilting V-POD?
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2) Double Tilting systemExplanation concept
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2) Application on newbuilding
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2) Application on newbuilding2x 450 kW Dp 1450 mm Double Tilting
• Large efficient propeller• Little / no ballast water.• No need for large tunnels with high
additional resistance.• At sufficient speed the V-POD can
turn back to normal position in the occurring stern wave (depending on design).
• More info also www.verhaar.com
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Double Tilting V-POD offers