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Evac Grows with Cruise Industry
Evac is the world ’ s leading provider of integrated waste- , wastewater- , and water management systems for the marine , offshore , and building industries . The company has executed over 20,000 marine and 2,000 building projects . Evac has employees and representatives in more than 40 countries .
In 2015 , Evac ’ s turnover grew 40 percent to 98 million euros , thanks especially to large cruise , navy , coast guard , and offshore contracts . In the first quarter of 2016 , Evac won two cruise projects including Evac Complete Cleantech Solution covering the integrated waste and wastewater management systems for altogether seven cruise vessels . The total value of these projects was about 40 million euros . The Evac product package for each of the vessels includes an Evac MBBR ( Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor ) wastewater treatment plant , enabling vessels to operate in many Environmentally Sensitive Sea Areas ( ESSAs ) and Special Areas ( SAs ), where special discharge restrictions apply . The contract also includes dry and wet waste treatment systems including an incinerator and recycling equipment , food waste vacuum systems , a bio sludge treatment unit , plus vacuum collecting systems including vacuum units and toilets .
Mika Karjalainen , Chief Technology Officer at Evac
“ Evac ’ s competitive edge is our ability to offer in-house product development , product testing , constant product development , plus the largest product offering on the market . Unlike our competitors , Evac answers all our customers ’ waste , wastewater and water management systems needs , significantly simplifying project management and systems integration ,” says Mika Karjalainen , Chief Technology Officer at Evac . n
More information : www . evac . com
Rolls-Royce to provide innovative propulsion system to yacht builder Benetti
Rolls-Royce has signed a contract with the Italian yacht builder
Benetti to deliver a new generation of high performance , lightweight steerable thruster that makes comprehensive use of carbon fibre material for the first time .
“ Efficient and lightweight propulsion is key to reducing the environmental impact of a modern yacht ,” said Vincenzo Poerio , Benetti , CEO . “ We have been working closely with Rolls-Royce on a journey towards an excellent propulsion system for our new line of exclusive megayachts . The successful result of this collaboration has been confirmed by facts , indeed five units have already been sold and more units are already under construction to shorten delivery times and meet the increasing demand for this model .”
The new Azipull Carbon 65 ( AZP C65 ) uses carbon fibre material for load carrying parts , resulting in a substantial reduction of the propulsion system ’ s weight . The new thrusters also facilitate a better vessel lay out while maintaining high propulsion efficiency , excellent manoeuvring capabilities and easy maintenance .
Designed initially for fast yachts , with further applications in passenger vessels and workboats , the Azipull Carbon brings to
the market a lightweight , reliable and highly efficient propulsion system with very low noise and vibration levels .
The first thruster in the series , AZP C65 , is designed for a power rating of 2 MW and fitted with a fixed pitch , pulling type propeller – meaning the propeller faces forward . The driveline is designed with two spiral bevel gear sets , installed in a supporting structure that ensures optimum load carrying capacity in all operating conditions . The thruster can be steered using a hydraulic system . An Automation and Control system , based on Rolls-Royce ’ s Common Controls building blocks , has also been developed to match the new thrusters , which each weigh only 2,800 kg ( dry ).
The contract covers a number of thrusters , planned for delivery over the next three years and delivered to RINA Rules for Classification of Yachts . The first yacht , a 125 ft Fast Displacement called IRONMAN has already been delivered . Hulls two and three are under construction with delivery expected in the next few months . n
More information : www . rolls-royce . com
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