From Concept to Operation
ALDR INSTALLATION
COMPLETE INSTALLATION DESIGN WITH IN-HOUSE RESOURCES
Design Process for AirGlide AI ALDR
AirGlide AI’s engineers and project managers have the ability to take your AirGlide AI air layer drag reduction system from early concept design to completed installation.
THE PROCESS
1. FIRST IN FLEET — INITIAL DATA COLLECTION | The first step in an AirGlide AI ALDR installation is working together with the client to identify which of their ships would benefit most from an air layer drag reduction system upgrade. If historical operational data is available, we’ll start work there; if not, our team can quickly install a data collection system at any planned port visit. This performance data provides AirGlide AI engineers the operational factors for concept design.
2. INITIAL CFD MODELING | Once a ship is selected, our engineers create a custom CAD model for hull geometry. The hull form is analyzed with CFD to determine the existing frictional resistance characteristics. The results are correlated with the available operational data. AirGlide AI engineers also use the results of these analyses to target air injection points for initial ALDR tests.
3. ALDR MODELING | Using CFD, AirGlide AI conducts analyses to determine optimal air injection locations and flow rates.
4. AIR SYSTEM DESIGN | The air supply system is designed to minimize parasitic losses and leverage existing ship equipment wherever possible, to minimize cost to the client. The compressor or blower will be selected for each AirGlide AI ALDR installation to ensure that the efficiency of the entire system is optimized within the operational envelope set forth by the client.
5. PROJECT MANAGEMENT | AirGlide AI employs its experienced project managers to oversee the installation of the AirGlide AI ALDR system. These engineers are backed by the same engineering team responsible for the system’s design, ensuring it is installed to specifications. Keeping the entire process from concept to installation under the management and control of the AirGlide AI team ensures smooth and efficient workflow while maintaining cost control and maximizing system performance.
6. CONTINUED MONITORING AND SUPPORT | After a first-in-fleet ALDR installation is complete, ship performance data is continuously collected to assess the effectiveness of the system in the wide variety of operating conditions a working ship will face. AirGlide AI engineers will analyze this data and work with the client to identify potential improvements for follow-on AirGlide AI air layer drag reduction system installations.
From Concept to Operation
We study the in-service operation of Air Layer Drag Reduction Systems (ALDR) and provide verifiable results. AirGlide AI ALDR can realize real-world, in-service, and operational fuel reductions.
THE COMPLETE PICTURE
We Supply World-Class Air Layer Drag Reduction Systems (ALDR) to Ships of All Types and Sizes
Computational Fluid Dynamics
AirGlide AI can conduct CFD analysis for every ship type using cutting-edge CFD computers and software and in-house CFD experts.
Big Data
AirGlide AI uses its proprietary automation software to analyze ship data to optimize performance and confirm actual fuel savings achieved through its ALDR technology.
ALDR IP and Patents
Many of our proprietary technologies have been thoroughly tested, validated, and are now protected globally under multiple patents.
Testing Facilities
AirGlide AI has devoted capital and resources to design and build test platforms dedicated to fine-tune performance and efficiencies.
Installation
Our engineers and project managers have the ability to take an AirGlide AI ALDR from early concept design to completed installation.
Transforming Legacy ALS to ALDR
AirGlide AI has developed hardware and software leveraging true artificial intelligence to transform 20th century legacy ALS to 21st century ALDR systems.