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Marine ·

The pressure is on to reduce Underwater Radiated Noise (URN) from ship propellers

A propeller technology capable of substantially reducing the underwater radiated noise (URN) generated by ships’ propellers has been developed by Oscar Propulsion Limited and the University of Strathclyde. The patented PressurePores™ system reduces propeller tip vortex cavitation by applying a small number of strategically placed holes in the propeller blades. The addition of these pressure-relieving … Continued

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Marine ·

PressurePores™ patent granted by the European Patent Office

Decision to grant a European patent pursuant to Article 97(1) EPC Following examination of European patent application No. 18725905.6 a European patent with the title and the supporting documents indicated in the communication pursuant to Rule 71(3) EPC (EPO Form 2004C) or in the information (EPO Form 2004W, cf. Notice from the EPO dated 8 … Continued

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Sport ·

Henley Masters – Croker slit blades win O.MasG.4+

Henley Masters – Broxbourne-Minerva Bath Composite O.MasG.4+ win with Croker cut blades Tom Smith said “That was a really tight race! We used the same gearing (total length and in-board) as with the traditional blades.  This seemed to work fine and we found we could sustain a slightly higher rating with the cuts.  Also we … Continued

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Sport ·

Bill Bailey gives the thumbs up

CEO Duncan Troy presented Bill Bailey with a slit Billboard paddle. After a 90-minute paddle on a beautiful evening on the Thames near Kew Bridge, Bill describes his experience.    

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Sport ·

80 miles non-stop paddling – Bahamas to Florida

80 miles non-stop paddling. The Crossing – Bahamas to Florida Karrisa Freeman and Shannon Lockhart, paddling Thurso Surf slit blades, complete the non-stop 80-mile crossing from Bimini in the Bahamas to Lake Worth, Florida, in aid of Cystic Fibrosis. @shannonlockhart_  

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Aviation ·

Sustainable Aviation (Sweden)

Following five days in Sweden where Oscar Propulsion presented and showcased their technology to The Swedish Aerospace Cluster, the Research Institute of Sweden, GKN Aerospace and Saab, the trip culminated in a visit to Skellefteå. Skellefteå are the early adopters of electric-powered aviation. Skellefteå has launched the ELIS program with the ambition of becoming an … Continued

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Aviation ·

Selected for Global Business Innovation Programme

Selection to the Global Business Innovation Programme – Sustainable Aviation (Sweden) I am writing to confirm that you have been selected to participate in Innovate UK’s Sustainable Aviation Global Business Innovation Programme, to include a visit to Sweden from 15–21 May 2022. Congratulations. Louise Hooker Advisory Services Manager and Global Business Innovation Programme Manager | … Continued

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Aviation ·

Selected for GE Aviation Technology Showcase

Confirmation of Oscar Propulsion selection to the GE Aviation Technology Showcase – 22 & 23 February 2022 UK Technology Showcase for GE Aviation, 23 February 2022, Evendale, Ohio, USA It is our pleasure to confirm that your company has been selected by GE Aviation engineers or sourcing managers to participate in the Technology Showcase. The … Continued

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Marine ·

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) completed

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) completed confirming no impact on structural integrity A two-month structural assessment of a propeller blade modified by PressurePoresTM (PP) was concluded in July. The calculation of hydrodynamic loads and the blade stress assessment were done by performing CFD and Finite Element analyses for high cycle and low cycle fatigue scenarios, according … Continued

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