Verhaar Omega BV
About us
VERHAAR OMEGA
Verhaar Omega has been a household name in the national and international shipping industry for more than 50 years.
As a manufacturer of bow thruster installations and propulsion systems, we have been guaranteeing quality and reliability since 1967. Worldwide there are more than 4000 inland vessels and sea-going vessels with installations by Verhaar Omega.
Products & services
Channel Thruster
The channel thrusters can be used for main, as well as auxiliary, propulsion systems. Channel thrusters are driven electrically, hydraulically, or by means of a diesel engine. Installed in the bow or stern, channel thrusters considerably improve the vessel’s manoeuvrability, and alternatively act as a brake force thruster or emergency (main) propulsion unit. Verhaar Omega’s channel thrusters are recommended over Transverse Tunnel Thrusters for auxiliary propulsion, especially in the case of inland waterway vessels with a shallow draught: predominantly river cruise vessels, inland waterway barges or pontoons, double-ended ferries, river dredgers and landing craft. Verhaar Omega’s channel thruster features an integrated horizontal propeller/impeller that pumps water from under the vessel, inward, through a channel at the centre of the unit. Once inside the propeller channel, the water flow is deflected through a rotating drum, which determines the direction of thrust, into outlet channels. As the drum is 360° rotatable, clockwise or counter-clockwise, the thrust force and direction can be controlled accurately within a short response time. The channel thrusters, available in a range from 100kW up to 1500kW, can be fitted with two, three or four outlet channels, depending on the requirements. The Verhaar Omega channel thruster accommodates two separate drive units: one for the propeller, and another for the rotating drum. This unique design eliminates any risk of oil spills or water contamination by grease.
Steering grid
The Steering Grid can be used for main, as well as auxiliary, propulsion systems. Steering Grids are driven electrically, hydraulically, or by means of a diesel engine. Installed in a flat and horizontal part of the hull bottom, steering grids can improve the vessel’s manoeuvrability and alternatively act as emergency (main) propulsion unit (‘take-home device’). Especially for inland waterway vessels with an extremely shallow draught, combined with limited mounting space on board, and particularly suitable for retrofitting of existing vessels, Verhaar Omega’s Steering Grids are recommended as an even more compact alternative to the Channel Thruster. Verhaar Omega’s Steering Grid features an integrated horizontal propeller/impeller, which pumps water from under the vessel, inward, through a channel to one side (forward or aft) of the unit. Once inside the propeller channel, the water flow is deflected to the other side through a 180° elbow section, into an outlet channel. The outlet channel has a downward facing grid, which is 360° rotatable clockwise or counter-clockwise. As the grid comes with slats, which are laterally at an angle, the thrust can be directed accurately to the desired side. Thrust force is dependent on the rotational speed of the driveshaft, and the steering grid is available in a range from 50kW up to 662kW. The Verhaar Omega steering grid accommodates two separate drive units: one for the propeller and another for the rotating grid.
EQUADRIVE
De Equadrive is een robuuste en zeer efficiente elektrische roerpropeller geschikt voor alle typen vaartuigen. Kenmerken: - De Equadrive is de meest efficiencte elektrische voorstuwer - De schroefas is tevens de as van de elektromotor - Olie gevuld met dubbele seals en bewakingssysteem - Functioneert zonder tandwieloverbrengingen - Eenvoudig samen te bouwen en installeren - Koeling door omstromend water, dus geen koelers nodig - Eenvoudige en robuuste constructie - Lage onderhoudskosten en lange levensduur - Laag geluids- en trillingsniveau - Vermogen van 150 tot 800 kW - Vol vermogen schroefasrotatie in twee richtingen - Minimale training schippers benodigd Standaard specificaties: - Eenrichting straalbuis voor maximale brandstofefficiëntie - Duwschroef opstelling - Symmetrische roervorm voor de uithouder - Stuurhoek 2 x 210 graden, zonder sleepring - Vol vermogen schroefasrotatie in twee richtingen - Inclusief montage lasflens voor de montage van de EQUADRIVE® - 5 bladsschroef, cunial - Verhaar Omega controlesysteem Opties - Onbeperkte stuurhoek, met sleepringen - Alternatieve configuraties: - Vaste opstelling - Trekschroef - Asymmetrische vleugelvorm van de uithouders - Demonteerbare koersstabiliteitsvin - Flexibele montage in het schip - 3- of 4 bladsschroef - Klasse (Lloyds, andere klasse bureaus op verzoek)