Ecochlor System / Package
Armada Passive Air Lubrication System (PALS)
Compressor-less, second-generation hull air lubrication system using the ship’s forward motion, with estimated fuel savings of 10-12%.
Description
The Armada Passive Air Lubrication System (PALS) is a second-generation hull air lubrication system developed by Armada Technologies and offered through the EcoOne Marine Technologies group, with Ecochlor providing technical, sales and marketing support. It uses the vessel's forward motion to draw in air and drive water through bow openings to venturis and injectors, delivering an air/water mix that lubricates the hull.
Key features
- Replaces compressors with blowers and small low-energy pumps
- Decouples vessel speed from drag reduction
- Estimated fuel saving of 10 – 12%, depending on hull design
- Works regardless of fuel type
Applications
Fuel and emissions reduction on merchant ships through hull drag reduction.
Specifications
| Estimated fuel saving | 10 – 12% |
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