New Energy Storage Solutions for Marine Hybrid Market
XALT Energyâs newest scalable marine power offering for marine power needs, the XPAND Modular Pack Architecture, will be showcased at the 2016 Electric & Hybrid World Expo in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. According to XALT Energy, the systemâs design provides workboat operators with an energy storage solution for rapid systems integration in marine power applications. âThe XPAND stateâofâtheâart Lithiumâion energy storage system is designed to enhance the fuel efficiency and maneuverability of marine vessels,â said John Warner, vice president sales and marketing of XALT Energy. âBuilding upon our more than 20MWhâs of batteries in marine serviceâŚ
Investment in Design: New Solutions for LNG Tankers
With its bid for commercial marine power applications strengthened by the addition of the MT30 aeroderivative gas turbine to its range, Rolls-Royce is pushing the concept of gas turbo-electric powering in the buoyant LNG carrier market. gas turbine-based system. A saving of around 40-percent in installation man-hours is claimed by Rolls-Royce for its powering solutions using either simple cycle or combined cycle arrangements, along with significant savings in weight relative to steam turbine, dual-fuel diesel-electric and low-speed diesel alternatives, all of which have now been embraced by the LNGC sector. Capable of dual-fuel operationâŚ