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Hybridshaftgeneratorpropulsionsystemupgrade
Making fixed engine speed history
One of the major challenges when
using a hybrid propulsion system is
controlling the power flow and load
sharing between the various power
sources on a vessel (engines, electric
motors and generators). In many
instances, a shaft generator, driven by
the diesel engine, is used to produce
the network electrical power. The same
diesel engine also drives the propeller
via a common gearbox. This means that
engine rpm must be kept constant to
maintain the network frequency and to
allow load flow and load sharing with
other generators. The desired ship
speed is maintained by altering
propeller pitch, often with more energy
produced than can be effectively used.
The Hybrid Shaft Generator (HSG)
upgrade is a modification to the power
electronics system which controls the
shaft generator to switchboard power
flow. This means that the diesel engine
and the propeller can operate at
variable speeds, whilst keeping the
network frequency-stable and the
voltage fixed.
In current hybrid systems (shown left)
power generating requires a fixed
engine rpm when operating the shaft
generator, and does not allow the shaft
generator to operate in parallel with the
auxiliary gen sets.
With the HSG solution, (shown right), all
generator current goes through the
HSG drive which ensures that the
switch boards see a constant frequency
and voltage at variable engine rpm. The
ability to reduce engine rpm to match
the overall vessel power requirements
results in lower fuel consumption and
less emissions.
The shaft generator and electric motor
can be one and the same component.
Fixed engine speed is history
Upgrade to an electric hybrid propulsion system that significantly reduces fuel consumption and emissions – ideal for vessels that operate in a variety of modes
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New technology means a new opportunity
Most low voltage (LV) systems on vessels equipped with a gearbox PTO will benefit from an HSG upgrade
To maximise the return on investment, the vessel’s operational profile is the key. Ideal vessels are those that don’t need
to steam at full speed from point to point, and spend periods at slow speeds. Offshore vessels spending several hours a
day on DP or standby, or anchorhandlers where full bollard pull is only used intermittently can benefit a HSG upgrade.
Harness the potentialCase study
Although the benefits vary from vessel to vessel and are dependent on the operating profile, the payback time can be
short and the reduction in the vessel’s environmental footprint significant, as can be seen from this example.
The vessel: A PSV (built in 1998) currently operating as an offshore storage vessel in the North Sea. It is powered by two
3,600 kW diesel driving shaft generators and CP propellers through gears, two 320 kW auxiliary generator sets and one
882 kW and two 622 kW tunnel thrusters.
Operating profile: Total operating hours estimated at 5,600 hours per year. (A fairly equal split of time spent in port, in
transit, alongside installations and standby/green DP)
Normal operation With HSG
Main engines and CP propellers Zero pitch losses per propeller reduced by 300 kW byZero pitch losses per propeller 560 kW. optimising propeller load to a lower engine rpm.Fuel consumption 230 g/kWhr 386,000 litres fuel saving per engine per year.5,600 running hrs per year Annual fuel saving 770,000 litres
Tunnel thrusters (3) Zero pitch losses reduced by 120 kW per thrusterZero pitch losses 300 kW in total. with AFE drives. 3,000 running hrs per year 83,000 litres fuel saving per thruster per year. Annual fuel saving 250,000 litres
Auxiliary generator sets (2) Annual use of auxiliary sets reduced 2,000 running hrs per year by 50 per cent.Fuel consumption 85.5 l/hr Annual fuel saving 171,000 litres
Upgrading this vessel with HSG propulsion and thruster systems will:• Save1,191,000litresoffueleachyear• ReduceNOxemissionsby64tonnesperyear• ReduceCO2emissionsby2,700tonnesperyear
Estimatedpaybacktimeforequipmentis2.5years.Themoreoperatinghours,thegreaterthesavings.
OptimisingpropellerefficiencyThe graph shows the necessary input power as a function of propeller rpm in vessels sailing at different speeds. For example, a typical 6,500 kW CP propeller will have about 900 kW loss at fixed nominal rpm with zero pitch. With the HSG engine, rpm can be reduced to idling but fixed frequency and voltage to the electrical system is maintained, reducing zero pitch losses by 800 kW. 800 kW of power for 24 hours translates to 4,000 litres of fuel saved. If the vessel is sailing at 14 knots, the propeller efficency can be improved by reducing the rpm from 145 to 90 rpm and at the same time increasing the pitch. This will reduce the necessary shaft input power by 400 kw resulting in 2,000 litres of fuel saved every 24 hours. The potential is even greater as engine output is less.
OptimisingengineefficiencyThe graph shows fuel consumption based on engine rpm per cylinder. For example, based on a 200 kW output, fuel consumption can be reduced from 198 g/kWh to 188 g/kWh. This translates to a 5 per cent fuel saving.
Maximising engine and propeller efficiencies
By reducing rpm on the engine and shaft line, both propeller and engine efficiency can be optimised
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HSG – ideal for a range of vessels
A variety of operational modes ensure that you are always operating at maximum efficiency
Diesel-electricmode
For vessels on standby or waiting in harbour, diesel-electric mode is an economic setting that doesn’t require the main engine. The two
auxiliary gen sets are running at 50 per cent power providing 900 kW each to the system. In this case, 300 kW is used for hotel loads and
1,500 kW is available for propulsion. In this mode, the shaft generator is running as a motor with the HSG system controlling the shaft
speed.
The HSG system upgrade allows for more
flexible use of engine and propeller speed
variations, so that both propeller and
engine efficiencies can be maximised by
ensuring that they are running at their most
efficient point. This opens the door to
various modes of operation, optimising the
vessel power system to suit the operational
requirements.
The illustrated modes show, in detail, the
energy flow between the various
components of the power system and how
they are matched to the vessel’s operating
mode.
Boost mode
This mode is selected for maximum speed and harnesses most of the ship’s power, including output from the auxiliary generator sets for
propulsion. The shaft generator is operating as a motor with an output of 2,500 kW running in parallel with the 6,000 kW main diesel
engine running at 750 rpm. This gives a total power of 8,500 kW on the propeller shaft.
Shore connection mode
As its name suggests, shore connection mode is utilised when the ship is in harbour and connected to the normal shore power supply
(50Hz), if available. The hybrid shaft generator drive is able to convert the shore supply frequency to match the ship’s 60 Hz power system.
The HSG can also synchronise against the power grid to avoid “black out” during changeover. There is no need to run any of the auxiliary
gen sets, which will save fuel and reduce emissions. In addition, noise and vibration levels on board are reduced to a minimum.
Parallel mode
This is a new efficient way of running two engines, where the power required for propulsion and hotel loads exceeds that available from
the generator sets alone. With the main engine running at around half power, and variable rpm to optimise propeller efficiency, the shaft
generator is feeding 500 kW into the electrical system in parallel with one auxiliary generator. The HSG system keeps the frequency fixed at
60 HZ.
Transit mode
This mode is a new setting available with the HSG upgrade, and is used to optimise propeller efficiency for the required speed. It allows the
main engine to run at variable speed with the shaft generator supplying the ship’s electrical needs. Therefore, both auxiliary generators can
be shut off.
Customer Benefits
•Reducedfuelconsumption – Optimised system operation means that engine rpm can be reduced,
while maintaining the voltage and frequency to the switchboard. This results in considerable potential
for fuel savings and NOx/CO2 reduction.
•Flexibleoperations – With the Hybrid Shaft Generator upgrade, the shaft generator also acts as an
electric motor. As a motor, it can operate alone, or together with the main engine for more power
options.
• Optimisedpropulsionmodeselection– This system has fast and easy mode change capability
between generating and motoring for five options: boost mode, diesel electric mode, parallel mode,
transit mode and shore connection mode.
•Longerenginelifeandreducedmaintenance – reduced running hours on auxiliary gen sets,
thrusters and electric motors extends their lives and maintenance intervals, lowering operating costs.
• Increasedcomfortonboard– Lower noise and vibration levels with reduced engine rpm and
running hours.
•Systemcompatibility – Further additional fuel savings can be made when combined with the PES
thruster starter upgrade.
• Improvedredundancy – Propulsion system still operates, even if one engine should fail.
Power Electric Systems – BergenRolls-Royce Marine AS PO Box 81, GodvikNO-5882 BergenTel: +47 55 50 62 00Fax: +47 55 50 62 [email protected]
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