ENGINEERINGNET.EU -- ABB has won an order from a to supply the first ever direct current (DC) power grid on board a ship. The equipment will allow a new offshore platform support vessel, under construction in Norway, to operate at the highest energy efficiency level to minimize emissions.
In traditional electrical propulsion vessels, multiple DC connections account for more than 80 percent of electrical power consumption. Using a single DC grid represents significant power savings.
ABB’s solution is designed for ships with low-voltage onboard circuits, such as offshore support vessels, tug boats, ferries and yachts, and can reduce fuel consumption and emissions by up to 20 percent, states the concern.
« Moreover, vessels will be ready to connect directly to supplementary DC energy sources, such as solar panels, fuel cells, or batteries, » said Veli-Matti Reinikkala, head of ABB’s Process Automation division.
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BACKGROUNDER
ABB is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs about 135,000 people.
