Everything Old is new again - Flettner Rotor Ship is launched

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    Did you already have that article. I haven't looked at the site for a while so i would have missed it. I saw it on google.
     
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    Hi mate. No, it was news to me. I thought it was a terrific reference to put here.
     
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    Thats good. I posted it for you.
    Didn't think to put it on your thread.
     
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    Hello everyone, nice to see this thread still lives!

    Remember the Eco-Flettner's rotor retrofit of the m/v FEHN POLLUX? Now a similar installation by that company on another ship - Annika Braren - IMO 9849148 - ShipSpotting.com - Ship Photos and Ship Tracker http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=3291422
    North Sea Region Adds a New Wind-Assist Rotor Installed Vessel to the Fleet | Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/north-sea-region-adds-a-new-wind-assist-rotor-installed-vessel-to-the-fleet/
    Also, notice how the rotor was improved with some ridges than being completely smooth.
     
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    Very interesting. Thanks.
    I wonder if the ridges actually contribute anything, or are just construction aids?

    [​IMG]
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    Found this detailed pdf brochure.
    I found the Graph hard to understand

    MVFehnPollux.png
     
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    For reference purposes
    [​IMG]

    The "drag" effect provides forward momentum to the ship.
     
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    Found this video on the installation process
    ECO FLETTNER Rotor Installation on MV Annika Braren April 2021

     
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    Just a couple of additions.
    First, fun model Flettner radio controlled model link.


    Second, a "new and improved" version of Jeremy Harris' force calculator, with various notes and conversions.
     

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    The video was a perfect lesson in how to waste effort and resources.
     
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    It's not a waste if someone learns from it.
     
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    Exactly. So many principles to explore, and significant success.
    That speed in very light airs is very typical of a Rotor.
    As is the tendency to capsize when the wind is fore or aft of the boat.
    That has been mentioned before by the dinghy sailor (Stephen Thorpe) with the rotor.
    Search Results for Query: Like Stephen Thorpes dinghy | Boat Design Net https://www.boatdesign.net/content-search/9845223/?q=Like+Stephen+Thorpes+dinghy&t=post&o=date&c[thread]=60516
     
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