Converteam - Marine Propulsion SystemsConverteam has successfully delivered the British Emerald, BP's first electric propulsion LNG carrier. Built by Hyundai Heavy Industries in Korea, the British Emerald is, at 155,000m², the largest LNGC to date. The vessel is driven by two main propulsion motors, 14.86MW each, with a rated speed of 720rpm. Converteam has also supplied the generators (totalling 48MVA), the main and cargo MV switchboards and an integrated automation system. Three other LNGCs will be delivered to BP and two other LNGCs to Teekay in 2008 and 2009. Converteam has many major contracts for cruise ships and LNG carriers. The vessels will be fitted with Converteam's new electric propulsion solution: induction motors fed by PWM type MV7000 converters. Since January 2007, Converteam has been awarded three major contracts to supply electric power and propulsion systems for:
INDUCTION MOTORS FED BY PWM TYPE MV7000 CONVERTERSConverteam has adopted the press-pack IGBT technology for the new medium-voltage PWM type MV7000 converters. In combination with high-torque-density induction motors, these converters significantly enhance electric propulsion performance. The benefits for electric power plants and electric propulsion systems now include:
VESSEL CONTROLThe Integrated Alarm Control and Monitoring System (IACMS) controls the automation for the whole vessel and features two main parts:
The main features of IACMS are:
DYNAMIC POSITIONINGConverteam has a strong reputation in Dynamic Positioning (DP), with more than 30 years' experience and over 300 references. The current A-Series combines the best attributes of previous generations of DP systems with the benefits of continuous technological advancement and has proved highly successful in both the offshore and cruise ship markets. CONVERTEAM'S WIDE RANGE OF SERVICESDrawing on a century of experience, Converteam is able to provide complete support, including feasibility studies, preliminary design, design, project management, commissioning, training, technical assistance and maintenance contracts. REFERENCES We possess major references for electric propulsion on a wide range of ships: 315 vessels have been equipped with Converteam's electric propulsion, at a total power of 3,900MW.
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![]() The Queen Mary 2, by Aker Yards France for the Cunard Line – Converteam's electric propulsion is 4 pods totalling 86MW. | ||
![]() British Emerald, by Hyundai Heavy Industries – Converteam's electric propulsion is 2 x 14.8MW. | |||
![]() MSC Musica and MSC Orchestra, by Aker Yards France – Converteam's electric propulsion is 2 x 17.5MW per ship. | |||
![]() Gaz de France Energy's first electric propulsion LNG carrier – Converteam's electric propulsion is 2 x 9.5MW. | |||
![]() Converteam's new electric propulsion solution: induction motors fed by PWM type MV7000 converters enhance ship performance. |
