How ‘going round in circles’ can benefit boat thrust
Cycloidal (or vertical axis) propellers have, frankly, been a bit ‘niche’ – until now, writes Stevie Knight. Although their ability to change thrust direction almost instantaneously has proven very useful for tugs and ferries, their Achilles Heel has been speed. So, the most important point about ABB’s new Dynafin is that it promises to deliver […]