Why Use A Controllable Pitch Propeller?
Today, ships need higher efficiency at the lowermost cost. Controllable pitch propellers are particularly suitable for workboats that require variable propulsion power conditions in terms of speed, bollard pull, and maneuverability (as in the case of fishing boats, tug boats, supply vessels and other utility ships, for example). They offer numerous technical and economic advantages.
Related Questions
- To change from a 3-blade propeller to a 4 blade propeller, what diameter or pitch modifications must be made to result in the same engine performance?
- You suggested a 13" diameter x 14" pitch propeller for my boat. Would a smaller diameter propeller with more pitch provide the same performance?
- Why does the thrust available in the fixed pitch propeller thrust graph increasing and then decreasing?
