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ESPAC (Energy Saving Package) Rudder

Name: ESPAC (Energy Saving Package) Rudder
Brand: Damen Marine Components (Van der Velden)

Rudder-propeller energy saving package by DMC and MMG for seagoing FPP vessels, with asymmetric leading edge, Costa bulb and adapted hub cap; up to 8% fuel savings.

Description

The ESPAC (Energy Saving Package) Rudder is a combined propeller-rudder package developed by Damen Marine Components with propeller maker Mecklenburger Metallguss (MMG). It pairs an optimised fixed pitch propeller with a slipstream-adapted asymmetric leading edge rudder, a propulsion (Costa) bulb and adapted hub caps.

Key features

Up to 8% fuel savings
Costa bulb prevents hub vortex losses and cavitation
Reduced cavitation, vibration and noise
High manoeuvrability and course keeping; avoids large rudder angles when sailing straight ahead
Each package designed for the vessel's operational profile by a FEED team, together with owner, naval architect or yard

Applications

All seagoing vessels with fixed pitch propellers, newbuild and retrofit.

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