The April issue of China Ship Survey magazine published a five-page article about permanent magnet technology used in the propulsion application. Entitled “‘Permanent magnet’ makes the propulsion technology different,” the article covers the following main topics: Permanent magnet (PM) technology as a simple and efficient solution The importance of joining forces to collaborate and innovate…
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LNG and beyond: box ships’ path to decarbonization
On April 13, Jussi Puranen was one of the panelists at Riviera’s Container Ship Tech & Ops Webinar Week. As one of the three panelists, Jussi discussed the potential for fuel savings in container vessels by using permanent magnet shaft generators as one of the ways to meet decarbonization targets. He highlighted the efficiency advantages…
LNG and beyond: box ships’ paths to decarbonizations
On Wednesday, April 13, Yaskawa Environmental Energy / The Switch took part in the Container Ship Tech & Ops Webinar Week organized by Riviera Maritime Media. LNG and beyond: box ships’ paths to decarbonization From LNG and LNG-ready to bio-LNG, ammonia-ready, methanol and fuel saving technologies, container operators are considering an expanding range of fueling…
Turbomachinery webinar attracts interest in solid-rotor technology
On Wednesday, the Turbo team of Markus Silventoinen, Giulio Martorelli and Mikko Lönnberg presented how solid-rotor technology extends the capabilities of standard induction electric machines. Turbomachinery International hosted the webinar.
How hybrid systems offer propulsion optimization
Asbjørn Halsebakke talks with Motorship’s Wendy Laursen about how hybridization does not in itself change propulsion choices, but it does offer opportunities for design optimization.
LUT to award Jukka-Pekka Mäkinen as one of its honorary doctorates
LUT will award 16 new honorary doctorates this spring. Jukka-Pekka Mäkinen, former President and CEO of Yaskawa Environmental Energy / The Switch, will be one of the Honorary Doctors of Technology. The recipients of the accolade include highly influential figures in society and the world of science, such as professors and business executives.
How solid-rotor technology extends the capabilities of standard induction electric machines
June 2, 2021. 15:45–16:00 EET. Asbjørn Halsebakke will present how large DC systems connected in a ring configuration can lower the short circuit contribution. Register for free.
LIVE WEBCAST February 23, 2022
9am EST | 8am CST | 3pm CET | 4pm EET
In this live webcast, hosted by Turbomachinery International, our experts will explore how solid-rotor technology extends the capabilities of standard induction electric motors. This makes it possible to run high-speed direct-drive applications more cost efficiently at higher powers and higher speeds.
February 23, 2022. 3pm CET | 4pm EET.
Only green hydrogen will do
Panu Kurronen – and his grandson – share their opinions on green hydrogen with TradeWinds.
Presentation at Electric & Hybrid North America
On December 7, Asbjørn Halsebakke was a guest speaker at Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo USA & Canada Virtual ‘Live,’ presenting new concepts for powering electric vessels and his views of how the world can become a better place to pass on to future generations.
New concepts for powering vessels
Join Asbjørn Halsebakke at Electric & Hybrid Marine USA & Canada edition to hear how it is possible to build a ship today that fulfills current regulations as well as future environmental changes.
Berg accelerates drive into electric propulsion
Berg Propulsion has signed a key supplier and cooperation agreement to provide systems integration capability for Yaskawa Environmental Energy / The Switch permanent magnet and power electronics products.