About the Talking Point
Struggling to remember your electricity basics? Asbjørn Halsebakke, Chief Expert for marine concepts at The Switch, explains the key differences between AC and DC systems.
This talking point highlights the clear advantages of DC power distribution as the optimal future-proofing solution for ships and discusses how the company’s DC-Hub, along with its suite of ultrafast protection devices, ensures smooth sailing in the push for more sustainable and safer operations.
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Topics discussed:
- Regulating voltage
- Why DC has superior efficiency
- Future-proofing for new energy sources
- AC vs. DC system
Chief Expert, Marine Concepts
Asbjørn Halsebakke
Asbjørn Halsebakke is leading his team in engineering marine drive solutions, frequency converters and rotating machinery, which are in use today with the utmost reliability on vessels throughout the world. Before joining The Switch, Halsebakke worked for Aker Kværner Elektro AS in Norway to develop frequency drives and perform sea trials and commissioning. Halsebakke graduated from Narvik University College with a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering. He also attended the University of Bergen, where he studied elementary physics and mathematics.