Mr
The SCC is intended as a replacement for the US Navy’s LCACs. Compared to the LCAC, the SSC will have a number of machinery improvements.
marine environments and its modular design – which has sealed oil sumps and accessible gearbox – provides for ease of field maintenance. In addition, aerodynamics, materials and cooling schemes are inherently designed into the GE38 for durable and efficient operation,” said Mr Bolsinger.
Bolsinger said an engine-mounted FADEC with prognostics and health management improves GE38 performance and reduces maintenance costs. Several pieces of support equipment have been eliminated to help minimize the GE38 engine footprint and to reduce operating and support costs by remaining installed longer.
The company believes that a
GE38-powered turbine-generator set can also offer an efficient source of electric power when coupled with an electric generator for DDG-51-class destroyers and future US Navy surface combatants and could provide a 15% fuel saving compared with existing turbine-generator sets. WT
Converteam to equip JSS with full electric power and propulsion system
Converteam was recently awarded a contract by Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding to supply an Integrated Vessel Energy Plant (IVEP) solution for the Royal Netherlands Navy’s new Joint Support ship (JSS). The JSS is a ship is a multi-functional platform for maritime support, strategic sea lift and sea-based operations in open ocean and littoral waters, to be built at Damen shipyards and delivered in July 2014. Converteam will design and supply an electric power and propulsion solution implementing the latest drive technology and user-friendly interfaces. The company’s integrated electric package includes power generation (25,000kW in total) and distribution, main electric propulsion with two slow-speed induction motors of 8900kW each, thruster electric systems and an Energy Management System. This solution offers a number of advantages such as high efficiency, low noise and vibration levels, operating flexibility, increased availability and cost savings. The electric propulsion solution also reduces exhaust emissions, minimizing the ship’s environmental footprint.
The order adds to the numerous references Converteam has gained over a number of years in the naval sector, where its expertise and capabilities in electric power and propulsion and vessel control systems are well known.
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