THE ARK ANGEL LSV (LIFE SUPPORT VESSEL)
The 78 meter Ark Angel LSV harnesses energy from 3 renewable sources; Solar Cells, Winds and 2 HymaxTurbo Compound V16 engines, running on E85 that combineddelivers the cleanest marine propulsion system in the world. At 22 knots fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are reduced by up to 80%. At 18 knots by up to 90% and at 14 knots to Net Zero.
Emax technology present in the Hymax Solar Hybrid Ark Angel LSV:
- SUNPOWER Exoskeleton solar cell deployment rated at 100 kw
- Auxiliary SkySail rated at up to 400 kw with power sailing regeneration
- Plug-in Lithium UPS rated at 3,000 Kwh
- 2 Hymax Turbo Compound V16 hybrid engines rated at 2MW
- Azimuth wing pod counter rotating propulsion systems
- Advanced wave piercing Hi-speed displacement hull design
- Advanced aerodynamic PV deck spoilers and radar tower canopies
- Energy efficient equipment, AC & refrigeration with waste heat recovery
- Computerized energy management, maintenance & guidance.
Specifications of the Ark Angel LSV:
Length overall: 78 m
Beam: 10.0 m
Draft: 2.4 m (50% load)
Hull & decks: Carbon/Kevlar Composite
Superstructure: Aluminum
Displacement: 450 t
Engines: 2 x 2MWHymax Turbo Compound CRP drives
Fuel Capacity: 30,000 l
Fresh water: 20,000 l
Carbon Neutral cruising range at 14 knots: 5,000 nm
Net Zero Carbon cruising range at an average of 10 knots: unlimited
Berths: 18 Guest/16 Crew