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Product bulletin IPS 800-900 2012 - 4 Pages
VOLVO PENTA IPS 800/900
INBOARD PERFORMANCE SYSTEM
441/51 5 kW (600/700 hp) crankshaft power acc. to ISO 8665
A revolutionary marine propulsion system
Buyers of sports cruisers, flybridge
yachts, sport fishing boats, and other
craft with traditional inboard propul-
sion have an increasing demand for
reduced emissions - in particular the
carbon footprint - but also for im-
proved handling, enhanced onboard
comfort, higher speed, and fuel sav-
ings.
The Volvo Penta IPS system is the
answer, combining all the above
with driving pleasure, reliability and
outstanding environmental proper-
ties.
Overview
The successful Volvo Penta IPS propulsion system is
now available in a larger version matched to our new 11
liter engine. This means that we are reinforcing the IPS
range to a performance power level equal to 800 and
900 hp, suitable for approx. 48 up to 55+ feet planing
hulls in twin installation. In triple and quad applications
the system reaches a power level up to 3,600 hp, appli-
cable for approx. 80-90 feet range.
The new larger Volvo Penta IPS version, having concept,
technology and software in common with its smaller
sibling, is setting a new standard in:
- Improved efficiency, higher top speed, reduced fuel
consumption/extended range, and great acceleration
- Low-speed maneuvering is easier than ever before, and
at high speed handling it offers safe and predictable
handling
- Much improved overall environmental care
- Onboard comfort is greatly enhanced thanks to much
lower levels of sound, vibrations and exhaust fumes
- Installation is greatly simplified
- More space available for accommodation
- Improved safety and redundancy
- Ease of service, the complete system from helm to pro-
peller cone supported by one supplier
All this is combined with the usual benefits of a tradi-
tional inboard such as a robust, high strength construc-
tion, excellent corrosion resistance and the propellers
under the hull.
Efficiency and performance
A conventional inclined shaft system starts to lose efficiency
at speeds acc. to the lower curve in the diagram below. Low
efficiency means less power transmitted to the water, and
that more power is needed to increase speed, which, in
turn, results in increased fuel consumption, reduced cruising
range, and more exhaust emissions. The Volvo Penta IPS
offers a revolutionary solution to this, with outstanding effi-
ciency over the whole speed range 28-40 knots (see the
upper curve in the diagram).
Volvo Penta IPS has as much as 35% better efficiency
at 38 knots. This means that engine power is transmitted
much more efficiently into the water resulting in:
- Increased speed
- Reduced fuel consumption
- Faster acceleration
- Much less emissions per nautical mile
Propulsion efficiency
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VOLVO PENTA IPS 800/900 As an example, the required power at various speeds for a 55 foot, twin installation, 20 ton sports cruiser, the diagram shows... -
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VOLVO PENTA IPS 800/900 - The propellers are producing horizontal thrust and working in undisturbed water with no cavitation. - There is an increased... -
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VOLVO PENTA I PS 800/900 General Data IPS900 10.8 (661) in-line 6 51 5 (700) @ 2350 rpm 487 (662) @ 2350 rpm The Joystick Revolution...
