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©Christophe BRESCHI / LE CONSERVATEUR PACK CHARACTERISTICS Charging voltage Maximum using speed Leg length Overall length with bracket 3-phases wire length Compatible batteries Pack contents carbon aluminium watt&sea RACING hydrogenerators have radically changed energy management on board and have become essential pieces of equipment in offshore races. They are equipped with a controlled pitch propeller, functioning electronically with an independent system. The drag is minimal and the energy output is optimal on a speed range from 5 to 30 knots. 96% of the 2016 Vendee Globe fleet is fitted, as are Volvos VOR65 in a custom version. Hydrogenerator weight Hydraulic pump weight 1,0 kg Available in two versions : Aluminium Racing (PK-610-600-PV) and Carbon Racing (PK-610-600-PV/CAR) MPPT converter hydraulic unit controls the pitch of the blades electric wire + hydraulic tube controlled pitch propeller Output power curves (wake coeff. w*=0,95) Speed (knots) Theoretical drag of the blades calculated in CFD. For equal power, the drag is less at high speed than low speed.

CUSTOM PRODUCTS Thanks to its expertise in hydrogeneration, watt&sea is the ideal partner for the development of your specific projects : - Hull integration - Hydrogenerator adaptation to other conditions : very low or very high speeds - Propulsor design for specific applications ( watt&sea is the official supplier of the Hydrocontest event) • Hull integration Studies and exchanges with architects and shipyards for optimal product integration • Blades design by BEM analysis Propeller design with specific BEM analysis tools developped for hydrogeneration in open water or nozzle conditions....