October 05, 2011

r
t
s
i
l

P
r
o
p
u
l
s
i
o
n
W
a
t
e
r
j
e
t

p
r
o
p
u
l
s
i
o
n

s
o
l
u
t
i
o
n
s
October 05, 2011
1661
Thomas Toogood and
James Hayes
Forceing water
through the bottome
or sides of shipps
belowe the surface or
toppe of the water
1753
Bernoulli investi gated
and proved the
theory behind
waterj et propulsion
3 December 1787
First public tri al of a
waterj et driven
vessel
1839
Morris and John
Ruthven
discharge of water
on the floats of a
wheel set in an
airti ght case
1867
Waterwitch 9.3 knots / = 18%
1883
The Squirt 12.6 knots / = 25%
1888
Nati onal lifeboat
institution orders
their fi rst j et driven
boat. the advantages
of the absence of a
propeller
1914-1918
During the war two
Briti sh experimental
vessels for a special
service are equipped
with jets
Early jets - positive displacement pumps
History of Jet Propulsion
October 05, 2011
1976
The history of the
Wrtsil jet division
starts with the first
jets delivered for 495
kW
2002
Largest waterj ets
ever are delivered for
23 MW, designs for
up to 50 MW are
available
2004
Fastest Wrtsil
waterj ets ever go for
tri als and reach 70
knots
1976 - 2004
Waterjets are further
developed for larger
powers and
efficiencys up to 74 %
History of Jet Propulsion Part II
2002
New developments for axi al
technology starts eventually
slashing transom occupati on
and exceedi ng expectati ons
for cavitati on margin
improvements
2006
Wrtsila introduces the
LJX type waterj ets: Axial
pump with Mixed flow
properti es
1932
Riva Calzoni applies
its first waterjet with
the purpose of
testing jet-engines for
the avi ati on i ndustry
1988
Riva Calzoni and Lips
Jets combine forces:
Riva Lips was born
2011
Wrtsil introduces
the MIDSIZE plug
and pl ay waterj ets
Why change the impeller design?
FROM MIXED FLOW TO AXIAL PUMPS:
Market tendency shows that more power is installed in an even
narrower transom less built-in space
Risk: the biggest possible waterjet size is too small for the installed
power and required performance
Solution: develop a waterjet that can handle larger powers in a smaller
size: The Axial built waterjet
Example?
October 05, 2011
US Navy: Litteral Combat Ship 2 (LCS2):
October 05, 2011
Mixed Flow pumps: Maximum power for largest
possible jet size, no increase of jet size possible!
October 05, 2011
LJ150E (wings) and
LJ160E (center), both non
axial waterjets
Biggest possible sizes in LCS2 Transom:
LJ 150E, mixed flow, wing jets
LJ 160E, mixed flow, center jets
Solutions offered by axial jets (LCS4)
LJ150E (wings) and
WLD1720 (center) axial
waterjets
New! Biggest possible sizes in LCS4 Transom:
LJ 150E, mixed flow, wing jets
WLD1720, mixed flow, center jets
Solution: J et size increase of 0,12m
without increase of built-in space
General Principles
) (
.
i j
V V Q T
a m = F

October 05, 2011
Axial Pump design
High Pressure Low Pressure
Low Flow High Flow
-P -
-Q -
Mixed Flow Impeller Axial Flow Impeller
October 05, 2011
October 05, 2011
Benefits of compact & efficient design
10 15% lower weight
35% cavitation margin improvement
25% smaller transom mounting flange
Improved hydrodynamic efficiency
8% engine load reduction in maneuvering
10% higher shaft speed reducing torque and thus weight in the drive lines
Tip clearance guaranteed due to axial shape and no risk of impeller housing collisions
October 05, 2011
Axial / non-axial type impeller
Mixed Flow impeller
Axial impeller
October 05, 2011
LJX1620SR LJ162E weight distribution
Outboard waterjet assembl y 6650 kg
Impell er + shaft 5650 kg
Outboard waterjet assembl y 9880 kg
Impell er + shaft 7825 kg
28% Weight Loss
33% Weight Loss
October 05, 2011
LJX1500SR LJ150E Jetavator difference
J etavator Mixed Flow
LJ 150E
J etavator Axial Flow
LJ X1500SR
October 05, 2011
LJ 71E non axial jet
Option 1: Same transom,
Equivalent diameter
axial: WLD720
Option 2: Same transom,
larger diameter axial : WLD810
Option 3: Smaller transom,
same diameter axial: WLD720
Market tendency for large high powered slender
vessels:
Small transom area to reduce resistance
High installed powers
Design problem:
Required jet sizes do not fit into vessel
design
Platforms/slipways are too high above the
waterline
Sol utions offered by axial jets
Solutions offered by axial jets
Wrtsil Midsize Waterjet
Now Wrtsil has THE solution for waterjet
propelled Workboats:
October 05, 2011
Midsize Waterjet
THE WRTSIL MIDSIZE WATERJET CONCEPT:
LARGE SIZE QUALITY IN A PRE-ASSEMBLED PLUG-AND-PLAY PACKAGE
October 05, 2011
Midsize Waterjet features
One Plug and Play concept:
Unit fully pre-assembled
Including inlet duct
Pre-aligned by Wrtsil
Delivered to shipyard for instant hull weld-in
No transom machining required
Mechanical interfaces minimized to drive shaft connection and one cooling
water connection.
No commissioning required
Stainless Steel Stator bowl for lifetime performance
Improved steering and reversing performance
October 05, 2011
Ship owner benefits
High performance pump design with hull optimized inlet duct for superior
performance at ship speeds up to 50 knots
Inboard hydraulics and feedback:
Reduced maintenance
Easy access
No external oil lubricated or oil containing parts outside the hull ensuring a
100% spill free system
Hydraulic power pack and thrust bearing lubrication set for less maintenance &
higher reliability
Guaranteed lifetime performance because of Stainless Steel stator bowl
October 05, 2011
Shipyard benefits
Reduced lead time for design information and equipment
Reduced cost price
Number of delivered parts strongly reduced; only 1 pre-assembled and factory
tested Waterjet unit
Installation work reduced, reducing vessel delivery time and reducing
installation risk (simplified installation)
No commissioning required
October 05, 2011
Click to play animation
October 05, 2011
Midsize jet Parts
Cylinders and thrust
bearing inboard resulting
in full absence of oil
lubricated or oil containing
parts outboard of the
vessel
Hull customised inlet duct
in for top performance and
shipyard risk reduction
Unique compact high
performance steering &
reversing assembly
All piping connected, just
one cooling water
connection to be made by
the shipyard
Weld-in skid
manufactured in the
same material as the
hull
SRF-series
Easy installation, High Efficiency, Low Maintenance
Machinery controls cabinet
with high level of control
intelligence mounted on
skid
THANK YOU!
Joeri Poelmann
Business Manager
Wrtsil Ship Power
Specials Segment
+31 6 57937485
More information from
joeri.poelmann@wartsila.com
October 05, 2011
20