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Geared Shaft Generators

ABB geared shaft generators tailored to the vessel design, for fixed or variable speed operation; synchronous types from 500 to 5000 kW and asynchronous PTO/PTI/PTH types from 100 to 7000 kW.

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Description

ABB geared shaft generators are tailored to each vessel design and produce on-board electrical power from the main engine, reducing fuel costs and emissions. Solutions are available for fixed speed operation (low to high voltage) and for variable speed operation using a low- or medium-voltage frequency converter.

Operating modes

  • PTO (power take off) – the shaft generator supplies on-board power.
  • PTI (power take in) – variable speed shaft generators operate as a motor to boost main engine power.
  • PTH (power to home) – the shaft generator serves as an alternative propulsion motor to the main engine.

Technical data – synchronous type (PTO)

  • Rated power: 500 to 5000 kW
  • Rated speed: 1200 to 1800 rpm
  • Voltage: 400 to 690 V
  • Enclosure: IP 44
  • Design: standard salient pole synchronous machine

Technical data – asynchronous type (PTO, PTI and PTH with full converter)

  • Rated power: 100 to 7000 kW
  • Standard induction machine design for VFD operation

Key benefits

  • Tailored design for optimal vessel match
  • Wide power range and flexibility
  • Fuel cost and emission reduction
  • Marine certification

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