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Hybrid Electric Power Generation and Propulsion Systems

Hybrid systems combining electric motors and generators with diesel engines: battery-assist AC gensets, variable speed DC generators, parallel, serial and custom hybrids.

Description

Northern Lights supplies hybrid electric power generation and propulsion systems, built with partner component suppliers, that combine electric motors and generators with internal combustion engines.

Configurations

  • Battery assist fixed speed VAC generators (1500 rpm 50 Hz / 1800 rpm 60 Hz), 5 kW single phase to 30 kW 3 phase using parallel inverters
  • Variable speed DC generators, 1400–2400 rpm: 48 VDC from 9 kW to 30 kW; 350 and 750 VDC from 20 to 350 kW
  • Parallel hybrid: direct diesel drives with clutch transmissions for motor/generator adoption (diesel drive with power generation, electric motor boost, battery electric drive)
  • Serial, mild, diesel-electric and custom hybrid electric systems

Key features

  • Silent mode operation on batteries
  • Redundant power sources
  • Reduced footprint and weight

Specifications

Fixed speed VAC range5 kW single phase to 30 kW 3 phase
Variable speed DC (48 VDC)9 kW to 30 kW
Variable speed DC (350/750 VDC)20 to 350 kW
Variable speed range1400 to 2400 rpm

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