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The document describes a new permanent magnetic driven azimuth thruster from Rolls-Royce called the AZ-PM. The AZ-PM uses permanent magnet motor technology and has fewer rotating parts than other azimuth thrusters, resulting in fewer components subject to wear. It is also more energy efficient and environmentally friendly than other azimuth thrusters.

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Azimuth

The document describes a new permanent magnetic driven azimuth thruster from Rolls-Royce called the AZ-PM. The AZ-PM uses permanent magnet motor technology and has fewer rotating parts than other azimuth thrusters, resulting in fewer components subject to wear. It is also more energy efficient and environmentally friendly than other azimuth thrusters.

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Fact Sheet

The new permanent magnetic driven


azimuth thruster (AZ-PM)

The permanent magnet azimuthing


thruster is a new addition to the
Rolls-Royce family of thrusters, building
on the design developed and verified on
the permanent magnet tunnel thrusters
with regard to thruster design and motor
integration. The AZ-PM meets operational
requirements with focus on performance
and reliability.

The AZ-PM is built around permanent


magnet motor technology and a propeller
running on roller bearings, supported by
a central shaft. The central shaft is
supported by stays. These stays and the
central bearing housing recover some of
the swirl energy created by the propeller,
providing additional thrust.

The Rolls-Royce thruster meets strict quality


requirements. The AZ-PM thruster contains
fewer rotating parts compared to
mechanical azimuthing thrusters, and thus
has fewer components subject to wear
and tear.

The azimuth PM thruster is the latest


environmentally friendly thruster from
Rolls-Royce. The highly efficient PM motor,
with no requirement for an internal cooling
system and no lubrication pumps results
in a highly energy efficient thruster. The
thruster is approved for EAL (Environmentally
Approved Lubricant) and the oil volume in
the thruster is reduced by more than 50%
compared to other azimuth thrusters.

Typical applications
AZ-PM is suitable for applications
requiring up to 16 knot transit
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speed. Other applications will be


investigated on request.
Fact Sheet

AZ-PM 1900 AZ-PM 2600

Power (kW) 500 - 1100 1100 - 2600

Thruster (kN) 191kN at 0knot 411kN at 0knot

RPM 239 187

Propeller diameter (mm) 1900 2600

Propeller type Monobloc/FP Monobloc/FP

Direction of rotation CW/CCW CW/CCW

Drive AFE or 12-pulse drive AFE or 12-pulse drive

Approximate values, provided for information only. Actual thrust may vary for given applications.
De-rating may be required on 12-pulse drive installations.
All data is subject to change without prior notice.

Advantages The AZ-PM consist of:


- Compact design Underwater unit: Inboard unit:
- High energy efficiency - Permanent Magnet motor - Steering machine
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- Environmentally friendly - Monobloc fixed pitch propeller - Slip ring unit


- Low maintenance - Hydrodynamic fairings - Lubrication system
- Low noise and vibration

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www.rolls-royce.com any contractual or other commitment binding upon
Rolls-Royce plc or any of its subsidiary or associated
companies.

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