Armada Technologies (Armada) is excited to announce its affiliation with Kaeser Kompressoren (Kaeser), who will be the supplier of record for Armada’s Passive Air Lubrication System (PALS) supplementary rotary blowers.
Armada’s patented PALS uses the ship’s forward motion to passively create a precise air-water mixture for enhanced hull lubrication. Unlike traditional methods that rely on the continuous running of high-energy, high-pressure air compressors, PALS consumes significantly less power, required only for system control and monitoring. To maximize the versatility of the PALS system, Armada have elected to deploy Kaeser low-pressure, high-volume air blowers to support optimal ongoing drag reduction performance in higher sea states and at speeds far outside of the specified PALS design point, thereby offering as much flatter performance curve overall.
Kaeser is supplying Armada with their oil-free rotary air blowers, which provide exceptional energy-efficiency and dependable performance for Armada’s PALS technology. Whilst operating in suboptimal environmental and/or speed/loading conditions, PALS may have up to 2 blower units running at any one time to supplement the air delivered through the passive venturi ejectors. Each blower runs at 10-11kW at maximum output. When paired with an efficient aftercooler, the air blowers from Kaeser not only save energy but also cut down on overall costs.
These innovative rotary air blower systems benefit system operators by providing considerable savings in operational costs, while also reducing installation, planning, commissioning, and certification expenses.
Alex Routledge, CEO of Armada Technologies, stated, ‘We’re thrilled to collaborate with Kaeser to bring energy-efficient solutions to our customers. Kaeser has been a strong advocate for PALS over the past couple of years and we are delighted to collaborate not only on our upcoming projects, but also as we scale and industrialize the Armada offering. Kaeser’s advanced rotary air blowers align perfectly with our commitment to sustainability and innovation’.
Oscar de Groen, Manager International Marine Sales from Kaeser added, ‘We are excited to support Armada Technologies with our latest air blower technology. This collaboration exemplifies our shared dedication to energy efficiency and high performance’.
About Armada Technologies
Armada has developed the world’s first Passive Air Lubrication System (PALS). PALS is an award-winning system that operates in a passive mode, and enables discreet control of system output with the complete decoupling of system lubricity from ship speed. In doing so PALS can deliver optimal boundary layer aeration at any prevailing operating condition. PALS will help drive the clean maritime agenda through the further and faster reduction of fuel consumption. Armada Technologies is an associate of Ecochlor’s “Green Marine” energy-efficient technologies, a group focused on providing effective, innovative, environmentally-friendly maritime technologies to shipowners. Learn more at www.armada-technologies.com
About Kaeser Kompressoren
The family-owned company, Kaeser Kompressoren is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and providers of oil-lubricated and oil-free rotary screw air compressors, oil-free rotary air blowers, turbo-compressors and compressed air treatment equipment. Kaeser has dedicated products suitable for marine applications and a special world-wide marine after-sales organisation with central coordination and organisation by its Marine Head Office. Established in 1919, Kaeser currently has three manufacturing sites in Germany and is active in over 100 countries through Kaeser branch offices and authorised distribution partners. The company employs approximately 8,000 people worldwide and is renowned for its energy-efficient and reliable compressed air supply solutions.. Learn more at www.kaeser.com
