Most established is the use of Riblets on wind turbines where an increased power output of 5% is practically achievable. Performance improvements through Riblet structures regarding power generation by wind, gas or hydro turbines, relate in the same way to possible power consumption reductions of pump and compressor systems.

Enhanced cost-effectiveness and profitability are in this sense direct consequences of applying Riblets to your facility.

Riblet surfaces offer direct improvements of the central issues of modern transport and mobility. By the fluid-dynamic efficiency increase and the reduction of drag of up to 8%, immense fuel consumption savings and hereby a large cut down of the associated CO2 emissions are possible. Respective cost savings are apparent and also further benefits as lower noise emissions due to an improved turbulent behavior come along with the use of Riblets.

The widest applications of Riblet surfaces in transport and mobility can be found in aviation. Fuel savings, range extensions, CO2 savings and cabin noise reductions form a strong use case for an extensive adoption. Also in the field of high-speed trains Riblet surfaces promise major improvements. Reducing the power consumption up to 5% at speeds around 250 km/h relates to significant economic advantages. Within shipping, which is known for its high fuel consumptions, Riblets can be applied to the ship’s propeller to benefit from efficiency increases regarding the naval propulsion system or to the ship’s hulk to achieve reductions of its fluid-dynamic friction. Additional effects like anti-fouling properties of riblet surfaces involve substantial advantages within naval technology.