Castoldi Turbodrive 284 H.C.T.

Name: Castoldi Turbodrive 284 H.C.T.
Brand: Castoldi Jet

Waterjet with 282 mm impeller, integrated gearbox (25 ratios) and hydraulic clutch for input power up to 441 kW, with optimised steering and reversing for high-speed commercial, military and pleasure craft.

Description

The Castoldi Turbodrive 284 H.C.T. is the first model of the H.C.T. waterjet family, developed with CFD and fluid dynamics testing for higher static thrust and speed efficiency than its predecessor. Optimised steering and reversing actuators give precise turning with minimal performance loss and strong crash-stop capability.

Technical data

Impeller diameter: 282 mm at the inlet
Dry weight: 190 kg including gearbox, hydraulic clutch, water intake, duct, anodes and levers
Integrated gearbox: 25 gear ratios available
Input power: up to 441 kW (600 mHP)

Engine coupling kits (examples)

FPT N67, Volvo Penta D6 series, Yanmar 6LY series, Cummins QSB 6.7.

Applications

High-speed commercial, military and pleasure craft.

Heating and cooling for methanol

Alfa Laval heat exchangers for heating and cooling methanol fuel on board: semi-welded plate heat exchangers, AlfaNovaM all-stainless units and CBM copper-brazed units (-196°C to 225°C, 51 bar).

Equipment

Everllence

Everllence B&W ME-LGIP LPG Dual-Fuel Engine

Low-speed two-stroke liquid gas injection dual-fuel engine switching between LPG, VLSFO and MGO without loss of performance; 8,600–22,720 kW, 72–103 rpm; retrofit option for ME-C engines of 35–70 bore.

Component

Accelleron

ACCX300-L

Accelleron ACCX300-L next-generation low-speed turbochargers for two-stroke main engines: compact, higher power density, modular platform design with flexible cartridge-based service and data-enabled services.