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NORSEPOWER ROTOR SAIL SOLUTION

The Norsepower Rotor Sail Solution harnesses wind to The required number of Norsepower Rotor Sails and
maximize cargo ship fuel efficiency. When the wind the size of each sail are based on the size, speed and
conditions are favorable, Norsepower Rotor Sails operating profile of each vessel.
allow the main engines to be throttled back, saving
fuel and reducing emissions while providing the Norsepower Rotor Sail
power needed to maintain speed and voyage time. Norsepower Rotor Sails are available in three sizes
Rotor sails can be used with new vessels or they can with different Rotor Sail heights of 18, 24 or 30 metres.
be retrofitted to existing ships. The Norsepower Rotor The operating principle of the Norsepower Rotor Sail
Sail Solution is mainly designed for ferries ro-ro vessels, is shown at the following pictures.
tankers and bulk carriers.
The Norsepower Rotor Sail Solution -technology is
based on the concept of Flettner rotor, which has
been completely modernized by using best currently
known materials and control systems.
The Norsepower Rotor Sail Solution is most suitable to
vessels, where:
The required installation space is available
on deck.
Cranes and cargo handling equipment do
not prevent the installation of Rotor Sails.
There is a high proportion of time-at-sea,
and the prevailing wind conditions are
favourable.
Norsepower Rotor Sail foundation
The Norsepower Rotor Sails are installed on the deck
of the vessel with vessel-tailored foundations, which
are installed during a yard stay. The rotors are
installed on the foundations with a bolt connection.
When the installation of the foundations has been
completed the rotors can be lifted on the vessel and
attached to the foundations during a normal harbor
stay.
Norsepower Control Panel
Norsepower Rotor Sail Solution operation is highly
automated and it can be controlled by the crew
from the bridge through the Norsepower Control
Panel.

The essential parts of the Rotor Sail Solution are:

Norsepower Rotor Sails, which deliver the
forward thrust.
Wind & GPS sensors, which provide the
automation system with real-time wind
speed and direction information as well as
ship speed and course data.
A control panel, which gives the captain full
control of the operation and performance
of the Norsepower Rotor Sail Solution.
An automation system, which optimizes the
forward thrust of the Rotor Sails.
A power supply from the grid of the vessel
to the electric motors that power each
Rotor Sail.
 Norsepower Rotor Sail 3m x 18m 4m x 24m 5m x 30m
Technical specification
Rotor
Rotor height [m] 18 24 30
Rotor diameter [m] 3 4 5
Top plate diameter [m] 5 6.7 8.3
Material GFRP/CFRP sandwich GFRP/CFRP sandwich GFRP/CFRP sandwich
Rotor speed [rpm] 0-250, variable 0-225, variable 0-180, variable
Standard surface colour Light grey Light grey Light grey
Lightning conductor Yes Yes Yes
Ice prevention Optional Optional Optional

Support structure
Tower Cylindrical/conical steel structure, Cylindrical/conical steel structure, Cylindrical/conical steel structure,
Foundation height (typical) [m] 2 2.5 3
Weight including typical foundation 27 34 49
[tons]
Corrosion protection ISO 12944-C5M ISO 12944-C5M ISO 12944-C5M

Drive
Motor 55 kW, electric motor 75 kW, electric motor 90 kW, electric motor
ABB/Siemens/similar, 50/60 Hz IE4, IP55 ABB/Siemens/similar, 50/60 Hz IE4, IP55 ABB/Siemens/similar, 50/60 Hz IE4, IP55
Frequency converter ABB, Siemens or similar (400/440V) ABB, Siemens or similar (400/440V) ABB, Siemens or similar (400/440V)

Transmission
Type Belt drive Belt drive Belt drive

Bearing system
Main bearing Roller bearing, SKF or similar Roller bearing, SKF or similar Roller bearing, SKF or similar
Lubrication Automatic greasing Automatic greasing Automatic greasing
Braking
Brake Brake resistor Brake resistor Brake resistor
Lock Optional Optional Optional
Control system
Software NorseControl NorseControl NorseControl
Hardware Beckhoff/Siemens/similar automation, Beckhoff/Siemens/similar automation, Beckhoff/Siemens/similar automation,
distributed system distributed system distributed system
Condition Monitoring System Yes Yes Yes
Hydraulic Tilting mechanism Optional Optional Optional
Ambient conditions
Operational temperature +50 - -30C +50 - -30C +50 - -30C
Operational wind speed range 0-25 m/s 0-25 m/s 0-25 m/s
Survival wind speed 70 m/s 70 m/s 70 m/s
Thrust
Max continuous thrust 100 kN (limited) 175 kN (limited) 270 kN (limited)

Polar diagram and main engine propulsion power diagram with typical configurations of the Norsepower Rotor Sail Solution.