Controllable pitch propeller. Source: MAN Energy Solutions In a typical LNG carrier, permanent magnet technology improves efficiency by 2-4% compared to synchronous machines. Dr. Jussi Puranen, Head ...

As more renewable energy sources and battery storage units are specified and incorporated into power systems, consultant specifying engineers are faced with many challenges that could impact the ...

The latest in-line shaft generator from ABB is designed to enable ship operators to benefit from the multiple advantages of permanent magnet technology. The new generator brings flexibility and ease ...

Generators are the active elements in the network.They are connected by a shaft to turbines in any type of power plants – to have the same speed and the same torque.

ABB has won an order from Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) to equip 15 liquified natural gas (LNG) carriers with the permanent magnet shaft generator technology. The 174,000-cbm capacity ships are due ...