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Racing brochure

Racing brochure

Racing brochure

Product catalog summary
Overview: Watt&Sea Racing hydrogenerators have revolutionized energy management on racing vessels, becoming essential in offshore races. They feature a controlled pitch propeller with minimal drag and optimal energy output across speeds from 5 to 30 knots. Notably, 96% of the 2016 Vendée Globe fleet and Volvo VOR65 boats use these hydrogenerators.
Specifications: The hydrogenerators are available in Aluminium Racing and Carbon Racing versions. Key specifications include a charging voltage of 12 or 24V, a maximum speed of 30 knots, and a leg length of 610 mm. The hydrogenerator weighs 7.7 kg (carbon) or 8.2 kg (aluminium), with a converter weight of 1.5 kg and a hydraulic pump weight of 1.0 kg. The product comes with a 2-year warranty.
Technical Features: The design includes a controlled pitch propeller, an MPPT converter, and a hydraulic unit to manage blade pitch. The theoretical drag of the blades is calculated using CFD, showing less drag at higher speeds for equal power output.
Custom Products: Watt&Sea offers custom solutions for various conditions, including maxi-trimarans and river hydrogeneration. They provide rapid prototyping of blades and project management in collaboration with CFD specialists. Their expertise includes hull integration, adaptation to different speed conditions, and propulsor design for specific applications.
Research and Development: The company engages in studies and collaborations with architects and shipyards to ensure optimal product integration. They utilize BEM analysis for blade design and manage CFD studies for drag prediction, cavitation, and geometry optimization.
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Racing brochure-1

©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.

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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. As...

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