Anemoi crafts verification method for wind propulsion system performance

UK-based wind-assisted propulsion provider Anemoi Marine Technologies has crafted an in-service performance verification process said to cut costsand ‘improve’ accuracy.

According to Anemoi, the new methodology’s goal is to pave the way for the larger uptake of the climate-neutral, energy-saving benefits of wind-assisted propulsion solutions (WAPS). The process has been verified by the UK’s classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR).

As informed, the methodology, published in a new whitepaper titled “Performance Verification Of Wind-Assisted Ship Propulsion Systems By On-Off Testing”, is compatible with all WAPS. It involves calculating vessel data when the wind propulsion system is turned on and off while encountering various conditions during regular operation.

This data is reportedly used to then calibrate predictions on forces generated by the rotor sail system and their effect on the ship. In turn, officials from Anemoi have shared that this can be used to predict fuel savings. It is understood that the process can be applied throughout the ship’s lifecycle, either in real-time or on a journey-by-journey basis.

As a result, the British WAPS provider explained that the process is expected to practically eliminate the challenges