Exhausting work
UK-based Veotec Ltd, known for design and manufacture of bespoke gas turbine air intake equipment, has reported to ‘Maritime Journal’ that it has been approached by a number of boat builders to design a new air intake and exhaust system for wind farm service vessels.
Problems faced by all vessels operating offshore include how to stop water and salt ingress into the engine bay whilst maintaining sufficient through air flow for efficient combustion and cooling.
Using CFD (computational fluid dynamics) analysis of airflows based on engine HP and Hull design, Veotec has designed a range of air intake and exhaust systems which allow sufficient airflow for efficient combustion and cooling whilst removing salt and water from the air.
“We were confident that our filtration experience would enable us to offer a product which was efficient at removing salt and water from the air. However, the challenge we faced in the development of this system was to keep the units light, quiet, and flow a sufficient volume of air,” said Phil Pendrill, Veotec’s technical director.
Using a modular system, Veotec units feature patented filtration technology combined with a self-closing damper and fan unit to provide an all-in-one solution which meets the airflow requirements for a wide variety of vessels.
“We see these units being a highly successful addition to our existing range of products. The modules have been designed to allow for retrofit opportunities which opens up a huge market for these products,” James Parr, Veotec’s Sales Manager added.
Visit Veotec at Seawork International on stand B73.
By Jake Frith
