General Introduction On Azipod

Isko Kuha
General Introduction on Azipod

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ABB Oy, Marine & Turbocharging, 2008
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General on Azipod Design process Shipyard installation On technical properties

The definition
The Azipod (Azimuthing Podded Drive) is a podded electric main propulsion and steering device driving a fixed pitch propeller (FPP) at a variable rpm. The pod is azimuthing (steering around its vertical axis) infinitely by 360 degrees and is available for propeller power ratings of up to 25 MW each. The Azipod propulsion system is optimized to preferentially use a pulling propeller (called a tractor type Azipod)

(Example of a 17.6 MW passenger ship propulsion module)
Azipod main types

Compact Azipod Power less than 5MW
Offshore vessels Low propulsion power Low speed operation vessels, DP vessels
Large Azipod Power up to 25MW

Passenger ferries & cruise vessels Ice-going vessels Low speed operation vessels, DP vessels
CRP-Azipod Power up to 25MW

Ocean-going cargo ships Top speed operation vessels Less manoeuvring in operation

Large Azipod, propeller power range and rpm

Azipod propulsion history

Nov. 2008 2001 4 200 000 cumulative Azipod operating hours CRP Azipod introduction
1st Compact Azipod installation, 2001 Offshore supply vessel UT 745, 1st tacholess installation 2000 1999 1998 1995 1994 1993
Compact Azipod introduction 1st fixi-pod installation, Voyager of the Seas
1st mounting block installation, 1st Azipod with fin, Europa. 1st Cruise Vessel application, Elation 2 x 14 000 kW
1st Icebreaker application Rthelstein 2 x 560 kW Full size Large Azipod: Uikku- 11,4 MW Prototype installation Seili 1 500 kW
1989 1987
Original Azipod Idea

Azipod: 2 modules - 9 units

Propulsion Module Steering Module 1 Hydraulic Power Unit 1 Cooling Air Unit 1 Slipring Unit 2 Oil Treatment Units 1 Gravity Tank 1 Air Control Unit
(HPU) (CAU) (SRU) (OTU) (GTU) (ACU) (AIU) (LBU)
1 Azipod Interface Unit 1 Local Backup Unit

Layout example - Azipod modules and units

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Getting started
The project-specific configuration of the Azipod delivery can be easily initiated by the theory design office at the Shipyard (or by the Owners). Reference can be made to traditional propulsion and steering system allocations. Generally the Builder will need to have similar engineering resources as for e.g. propulsion and fin stabilizer integration

Customer integration of the Azipod delivery

Several of the listed tasks may be run by the same person:
1.
Coordinating engineer (general purpose propulsion, steering and outfitting) Structural designer for the hull interface (steel / scantlings engineer) Power plant interfacer (generally power electrical knowledge) Machinery engineering / commissioning control (Ship or mechanical engineer) Automation coordinator (in charge for the ship automation interface) Navigational / controls interface (Electronics or applied deck officer)
2.
3.
4.
5. 6.

Azipod layout: dimensions and tilt angle

Azipod layout: mounting angle

Azipod interface to ship automation and starters

(Group alarm) Steering Gear Alarms (on the HPU) Propeller Control Unit MCC status info Cooling Air Unit (CAU) Ships MCC Shipyard Ships MAS
AIU Box
Commands and info
Fans: x2
Controlled power supplies ABB
Slip Ring Unit (SRU)

(Pumps and sensors)
xn

Steering angle convention Ahead Going ( Example of STARBOARD turn )
150 120 90 60
180
150 120 90 60
Ahead going ship configuration
PORT 30
30 STBD

Steering angle convention Astern Going ( Example of STARBOARD turn )
Astern going ship configuration
PORT
30
30
STBD
60 90 120
60 90 120 150 180 150

Steering gear system layout

Functional hydraulic piping:
Servo 2
Port STBD
Servo 1
Pump 2
M2
M4
M3
M1
Pump 1

Separation Valve SV
Azimuth control 1/2

Propulsion is regulated by a 420 mA current signal into the Application Controller: 4 mA 12 mA 20 mA = = = Full Astern Zero Full Ahead
Steering is performed with an unlimited 360 degree controllability on a twin signal (see next slide)

Azimuth control 2/2

The standard control signal for steering is carried together by two trigonometric (non-linear) DC voltage signals in the same relative galvanic potential. These two signals are geometrically set up at 90 degrees from each other.
+ 10 V Aux. Supply 180 degrees 0 V Signal ground Trigonometric Rotation
Cosine Sine
The -10 V0+10V Sine signal for the steering angle. 0 VDC is for Amidships, and for 180 degrees.
- 10 V Aux. Supply Stbd
Port
The -10 V0+10V Cosine signal for the steering angle. +10 VDC is for Amidships and -10 VDC for 180 degrees of steering angle.
Port sector Amidships 0 V Signal ground
Starboard sector
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Azipod installation Shipyard interface for the Steering Module

Azipod installation Steering Module

Azipod installation Steering Module being lowered into place

Azipod installation Slip Ring Unit (SRU)

Azipod installation Azipod room overview with the Cooling Air Unit (CAU) already fitted

Azipod installation Propulsion Modules being installed

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Steering with Azipod

The Rudder: progressive around Midships The Azipod: linear around Midships
Sufficient lateral area (dead wood) to be secured at aft ship.

Side force comparison: rudder vs. Azipod
Azip od w to a ill giv ny d e th as r irecti rust by t equir on ed he o per ator


Different operational states of ship handling

Channelling Manoeuvring
The efficient operational routines run by the OOW should take into account the following important aspects:
Open Sea Transit
1. 2.
Understanding the full potential of Azipod ship handling capabilities Defined interfaces to external systems (autopilot, bow thrusters, chart displays) Proper transition from one operational state to another
3.
Comparison of turning circles
Azipod Rudder
Rudder Azipod
5 steering angle
25 steering angle

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General on Azipod Design process Shipyard installation On technical properties

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(Example of a 17.6 MW passenger ship propulsion module)

Azipod main types

Large Azipod Power up to 25MW

CRP-Azipod Power up to 25MW

ABB Oy, Marine & Turbocharging, 2008

ABB Oy, Marine & Turbocharging

Large Azipod, propeller power range and rpm

ABB Oy, Marine & Turbocharging, 2008

ABB Oy, Marine & Turbocharging

Azipod propulsion history

Compact Azipod introduction 1st fixi-pod installation, Voyager of the Seas

Original Azipod Idea

ABB Oy, Marine & Turbocharging

Azipod: 2 modules - 9 units

(HPU) (CAU) (SRU) (OTU) (GTU) (ACU) (AIU) (LBU)

1 Azipod Interface Unit 1 Local Backup Unit

Layout example - Azipod modules and units

ABB Oy, Marine & Turbocharging, 2008

ABB Oy, Marine & Turbocharging

General on Azipod Design process Shipyard installation On technical properties

ABB Oy, Marine & Turbocharging, 2008

ABB Oy, Marine & Turbocharging

ABB Oy, Marine & Turbocharging, 2008

ABB Oy, Marine & Turbocharging

Customer integration of the Azipod delivery

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ABB Oy, Marine & Turbocharging

Azipod layout: dimensions and tilt angle

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ABB Oy, Marine & Turbocharging

Azipod layout: mounting angle

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Azipod interface to ship automation and starters

Commands and info

Controlled power supplies ABB

Slip Ring Unit (SRU)

(Pumps and sensors)

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Steering angle convention Ahead Going ( Example of STARBOARD turn )

Ahead going ship configuration

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Steering angle convention Astern Going ( Example of STARBOARD turn )

Astern going ship configuration

60 90 120 150 180 150

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Steering gear system layout

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Azimuth control 1/2

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