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How can a series of mirrors contribute to the discovery of new planets? How is electricity generated at 3,000 meters below sea level? And what does the monitoring of industrial motors have in common with a conventional fitness tracker? Here, we take you through some of the most interesting facts and trivia of our company’s portfolio – with short, easy to understand explanations

Azipod® electric propulsion

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… the Azipod® electric propulsion system can power 25 different types of vessels?

Over the course of three decades, Azipod® electric propulsion has evolved to meet varied and ever-changing needs of the marine industry, bringing higher performance for all kinds of ships.

Azipod® propulsion is available in power ranges from 1MW to 22MW, making it suitable for smaller crafts, ferries, cruise ships, cargo carriers and icebreakers capable of independently operating in the harshest conditions. To date, ABB has sold over 700 Azipod® units.

Azipod® propulsion’s success is due to a simple, yet highly robust design. With the electric drive motor housed within a pod outside the ship hull, the Azipod® system can rotate 360 degrees, significantly increasing maneuverability and operating efficiency of a vessel, while cutting fuel consumption by up to 20 percent compared to conventional shaftline systems. The space saved by placing the motor outside the ship frees up space for cabins or other features. Additionally, the Azipod® system can be powered by any electrical energy source, including batteries and fuel cells, and is designed to be adaptable even to energy sources that have yet to be discovered.

Key facts:

up to 20% in fuel savings
more than 700 units installed or on order
available for 25 different vessel types

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30 years of excellence at the sea

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Azipod® electric propulsion

Did you know…

… the Azipod® electric propulsion system can power 25 different types of vessels?

More fascinating facts you may not know

UniPack-G

Test systems

Ekip Signalling 3T

ABB Ability™ Energy and Asset Manager

Digital Switchgear

Ty-Rap™ cable ties

WiAutoLink

MNS-Up for data centers

Protection relays

Solid-State Circuit Breaker

The world’s steepest funicular

ABB frequency converters

ABB’s Vehicle-to-Grid Technology

Pantograph Up for Electric Bus

Hamburger HOCHBAHN

NeoGear™

ABB turbocharging system

ABB Tenton® sensor

Pantograph Down for Electric Bus

ABB Ability System 800xA

The world’s first truly collaborative robot

New Orleans flood protection

InterContinental Hotel Madrid

Uninterruptible power supply with MegaFlex

Sustainable switchgear

Hybrid ferry

Research with bees

Azipod® electric propulsion

Smart Sensors

Carbon-neutral production site

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Pantograph Down for Electric Bus 

The world’s first truly collaborative robot 