Ultra-efficient Electric Boats and Drive System - Leisure & Water Taxis

超高效电动船和驱动系统 - 休闲

• 批准号: 10041013
• 金额: $ 46.16万
• 依托单位: OPTIMA PROJECTS LTD
• 依托单位国家: 英国
• 项目类别: Collaborative R&D
• 财政年份: 2022
• 资助国家: 英国
• 起止时间: 2022 至 无数据
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10041013
• 关键词: Ultra; efficient; Electric; Boats; Drive

This is a collaborative project between Optima Projects, RAD Propulsion, Fawley Waterside and Red Funnel.Optima are developing an innovative range of electric boats for the leisure marine market and for commercial applications such as water taxis. Optima have developed an ultra-efficient hull that significantly reduces energy consumption, enabling much greater range to be achieved under battery power compared to other electric boats, whilst still providing a top speed of 20 knots or more. This project develops and optimises a 12m version of the Optima hull suitable for both leisure and commercial applications. Range under battery power can be up to 200 miles with much greater comfort and safety compared to a conventional planing hull.The boat will include a very efficient and lightweight FRP composite structure highly optimised using computer modelling and finite element analysis to minimise weight, maximise efficiency and reduce cost.RAD Propulsion are developing a new pod drive with a high degree of connectivity into the rest of the boat systems. This will provide exceptional manoeuvrability and ease of handling and will be lightweight and energy efficient to further enhance the overall efficiency of the boat.As part of this project, we will fit the new steerable 40kW drive to our existing 10m test boat, for future sea trials, testing and demonstrations.Fawley Waterside are building a whole new town with 1500 homes and significant marine industry space at the entrance to Southampton Water. This location has limited road infrastructure and alternative means of sustainable transport via the water is critical to the overall success of the development, providing transport links for workers, visitors and residents alike.Red Funnel are an established ferry operator in the region and could potentially run the water taxi service.This project will represent a major advance in sustainability in the marine industry and in the Solent region.The through-life cost of ownership of electric leisure boats will be significantly lower than a comparable conventional powerboat and will encourage engagement from a wider and more diverse customer base. The proposed fleet of water taxis will provide flexible on-demand services, able to operate at high occupancy levels and with zero emissions and low running costs.The boats may be manufactured, stored and maintained at the Fawley site, bringing new high value jobs to the area and establishing new businesses with significant growth and export potential.

这是 Optima Projects、RAD Propulsion、Fawley Waterside 和 Red Funnel 之间的合作项目。Optima 正在为休闲海洋市场和水上出租车等商业应用开发一系列创新型电动船。 Optima 开发了一种超高效的船体，可显着降低能耗，与其他电动船相比，在电池供电下可以实现更大的航程，同时仍提供 20 节或更高的最高速度。该项目开发并优化了适用于休闲和商业应用的 12m 版本 Optima 船体。与传统的滑行船体相比，电池供电的航程可达 200 英里，舒适性和安全性更高。该船将包括一个非常高效、轻质的 FRP 复合结构，使用计算机建模和有限元分析进行高度优化，以最大限度地减少重量，最大限度地提高效率并降低成本。RAD Propulsion 正在开发一种新型吊舱驱动器，可与船舶系统的其余部分实现高度连接。这将提供卓越的机动性和易于操作性，并且重量轻且节能，以进一步提高船的整体效率。作为该项目的一部分，我们将在现有的 10m 测试船上安装新的可转向 40kW 驱动器，以适应未来的海上航行试验、测试和示范。Fawley Waterside 正在南安普敦水域入口处建造一座拥有 1500 套住宅和重要海洋工业空间的全新城镇。该地点的道路基础设施有限，而可持续水路运输的替代方式对于开发的整体成功至关重要，为工人、游客和居民等提供交通连接。Red Funnel 是该地区成熟的渡轮运营商，有潜力运营水上出租车服务。该项目将代表海洋产业和索伦特地区可持续发展的重大进步。电动休闲船的整个生命周期拥有成本将大大低于同类传统动力船，并将鼓励更多人参与更广泛、更多样化的客户群。拟建的水上出租车船队将提供灵活的按需服务，能够在高承载率下运营，实现零排放和低运营成本。这些船只可以在福利工厂制造、储存和维护，为该地区带来新的高价值就业机会该地区并建立具有显着增长和出口潜力的新企业。