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PBCF - Propeller Boss Cap Fin Savings

Estimated fuel saving from a Propeller Boss Cap Fin (PBCF) - 3–5 % through hub-vortex elimination, scales with propeller load.

PBCFESDPropeller
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Formula, assumptions, and limits

Δm=PMEHηsaveSFOC106\Delta m = P_{ME} \cdot H \cdot \frac{\eta_{save} \cdot SFOC}{10^6}
SymbolMeaningUnit
PMEP_{ME}Main-engine powerkW
SFOCSFOCSpecific fuel consumptiong/kWh
ηsave\eta_{save}ESD saving fraction

Source: MOL PBCF technical bulletins

In short

Estimated fuel saving from a Propeller Boss Cap Fin (PBCF) - 3\u20135 % through hub-vortex elimination, scales with propeller load.

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