Counter-rotating engines and contra-rotating propellers provide solutions to mitigate the effects of engine failure and ...

V.G. Gkoutzamanis [Opens in a new window], G. Ghorbaniasl [Opens in a new window] and Open rotors can play a critical role towards transitioning to a more sustainable aviation by providing a ...

Hurtigruten’s zero-emission ship concept progresses, with plans for a battery-powered vessel equipped with retractable sails ...

As boring as propeller designs may seem to the average person, occasionally there’s a bit of a dust-up in the media about a ‘new’ design that promises at least a few percent improvement in ...

Hurtigruten has released updated plans for its Sea Zero project, aiming to debut a zero-emission ship by 2030, according to ...

However, the complex design, maintenance and sealing problems associated with a tandem arrangement of contra-rotating propellers prompted Schottel to seek a new, uncomplicated and reliable concept ...

Hurtigruten Norway has released updated plans for its “Sea Zero” project. | Hurtigruten Norway has shared updated plans for ...

The ship will be equipped with three retractable wind sails integrated with solar panels, contra-rotating propellers, and multiple thrusters. The three autonomous platforms will host 1,500 m² of ...

Her hull shape and fully electric propulsion system with inline contra rotating propellers is an evolution from the Breathe concept first proposed in 2010. A similar system was installed on ...

After a bit of research, he found that he had fallen victim to the drone pendulum fallacy by mounting the heavy components below the propeller and control fins. Initially, he also used ...

The ship is planned with contra-rotating propellers as the main propulsion, and the batteries will have a capacity of around 60MWh. Two retractable thrusters at the stern will ensure optimal ...