Diesel-electric efficiency improvements with direct-drive propulsion system on M/S Nukumi

The M/S Nukumi, a diesel-electric bulk ship operating in the Gulf of St. Laurence and Great Lakes region since early 2022, was designed with many innovations to enhance safety, efficiency and performance while reducing the vessel’s overall environmental footprint. Making the ship’s onboard production and consumption of power extremely efficient was one essential design goal.…

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Webinar recording: Mastering DC Protection Onboard Ships

The “Mastering DC Protection Onboard Ships” webinar brought together experts from Astrolkwx and The Switch, moderated by Syb ten Cate Hoedemaker (MBF), to explore cutting-edge solutions for DC fault protection, system design, and integration. This interactive session provides both technical insight and practical perspectives on building the next generation of safe, efficient marine DC networks.…

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Expanding uses of high-speed solid rotor technology

High-speed solid rotor technology has proven itself useful in nearly every high-speed application. High-speed solid rotors can be used in any application where the load can be connected directly to the electrical machine without a gearbox and the circumferential speed of the rotor is higher than 100 m/s. Developed to address the existing gap between…

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