Top speed
The boats traveled the same course in both directions and the speed was measured by GPS aboard each boat. The results were as follows:
IPS 500: Top speed 37 knots
Straight shaft: Top speed 31 knots
In the test, the IPS boat’s top speed was about 20 percent higher than that of the same boat with a conventional straight shaft installation. To achieve the same top speed as the IPS boat, the boat with the straight shaft would need an additional 150 horsepower per engine, according to Volvo Penta’s calculations.
Acceleration
Both boats began the test at the same time at full throttle from a standing start. The acceleration time needed to reach 25 knots was measured with a stopwatch. The results were as follows:
IPS 500: 13.3 seconds
Straight shaft: 15.3 seconds
The IPS boat achieved planing significantly faster and immediately established a considerable lead. The difference in acceleration times was approximately 15 percent.
Fuel consumption/range
During the test, the boats were driven at a cruising speed of 30 knots and fuel consumption was registered electronically.
IPS 500: 95 liters/hour
Straight shaft: 135 liters/hour
It can be seen that the results were very clear. The fuel consumption of the IPS boat was more than 30 percent lower, which also considerably improves its range between refuelings.
Lower noise
The noise level at the driver’s position was measured with a noise-level meter at cruising speed. The noise level was 7 dBA lower aboard the IPS boat than on the boat with a straight shaft. Given that the decibel scale is logarithmically based, this means that the noise level experienced was nearly halved.
Technical data
IPS 400 IPS 500
Crankshaft output: 310 hp/228 kW 370 hp/272 kW
Corresponds to
conventional inboard-
engine output of: approx. 400 hp approx. 500 hp
Cylinder volume: 5.5 l 5.5 l
Configuration: In-line six-cylinder marine diesel with common rail
Turbocharging: Turbo, charge-air cooler Turbo, compressor charge-air cooler
Gear ratio: 1.94:1 1.94:1
Voltage: 12 or 24 V 12 or 24 V
Emissions: Will meet future comprehensive emission regulations to be introduced in EU and the US in 2006-2007.
Developed for: Twin installation in planing hulls with a maximum speed from 25 to 45 knots.
Test boats
2 x Cranchi 41 Mediterranée
Length: 12.2 m (41 ft)
Beam: 3.84 m (12.6 ft)
Displacement: Approx. 9.5 tons (20,900 lbs)
Propulsion:
Inboard engine with
straight straight shaft: TAMD63P 370 hp/2,800 rpm
Inboard Performance System: IPS 500 370 hp/3,500 rpm
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For further information, please contact Ann-Charlotte Emegård, AB Volvo Penta, phone:
+46 31 66 84 18, E-mail: ann-charlotte.emegard@volvo.com