During the recent GasTech event in Milan, Everllence, signed an MOU with ABB and OceanWings aimed at jointly develop an optimized sustainable propulsion concept. It builds upon Everllence’s and ABB’s existing DFE+
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During the recent GasTech event in Milan, Everllence, signed an MOU with ABB and OceanWings aimed at jointly develop an optimized sustainable propulsion concept. It builds upon Everllence’s and ABB’s existing DFE+ (diesel-electric with variable speed) concept, that enables:
- high engine efficiency, even at partial loads;
- operational flexibility through multiple engines;
- future integration of sustainable energy sources like batteries and fuel cells.
With growing regulatory and financial pressure to reduce emissions and the technological maturity of wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS), the partners aim to showcase the benefits of combining WAPS with DFE+.
OceanWings’ wingsail technology features an adaptive trimming capability, which continuously optimizes sail positioning by accounting for each vessel’s unique aerodynamic profile and all aerodynamic interactions.
“LNG carriers sail fast and spend typically 70% of their time at sea,” said Romain Grandsart, COO of OceanWings. “This is ideal for harnessing wind and the full potential of OceanWings rigid wingsails. Combined with optimized propulsion, including a DFE+ highly efficient variable-speed concept engine, this unlocks
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