The plug-in hybrid vessels vessels will probably be designed to make sure protected operation in Hamburg’s metropolis middle.
Three plug-in hybrid ferries on order for Hamburg ferry operator HADAG will probably be ready for later integration of hydrogen gasoline cells, permitting for future zero-emissions operation. On order on the SET (Schiffbau- u. Entwicklungsgesellschaft Tangermünd) shipyard in Tangermünd, Germany, they are going to function drivetrain techniques from Danfoss Power Solutions’ Editron division.
Hamburg’s passenger ferry service is integral to its public transportation providing. With eight routes stopping at 20 completely different piers, the ferries are utilized by roughly 9 million passengers yearly. The metropolis is seeking to decarbonize its transportation sector, which was accountable for 29% of its whole emissions in 2018. Hamburg is a part of the Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance and has set a aim of reaching a 55% discount in emissions by 2030, with a minimal discount of 95% by 2050.
“These vessels will be designed to ensure safe operation in Hamburg’s city center, which includes making multiple stops every hour and navigating the tidal conditions of the Elbe River,” mentioned Martin Lobmeyer, technical director at HADAG. “They will also efficiently utilize the hybrid-electric propulsion technology while driving at full speed and berthing throughout the whole harbor area.”
All three vessels will function serial hybrid propulsion techniques, together with drivetrains designed and manufactured by Danfoss’ Editron division. The drivetrain incorporates shore connection, battery storage, and propulsion and AC community feeding energy modules, all linked by a compact DC hyperlink with distinctive and patented selectivity for top system security.
Editron’s synchronous reluctance assisted everlasting magnet generator is paired with a Scania Diesel engine to create a variable velocity genset, offering vitality for charging batteries or as a backup for propulsion. Two electrical eVSP9 Voith Schneider thrusters will ship extremely environment friendly thrust mixed with excessive maneuverability.
The ferries are being constructed to a concept design by Flensburg naval architect firm naValue, a specialist in ferry design and consultancy.
The first plug-in hybrid ferry, which will probably be able to carrying as much as 250 passengers, is because of be delivered to HADAG in 2024, with the opposite two vessels anticipated to comply with later the identical yr. Additionally, HADAG has an choice to order an extra three ferries that includes the gasoline cell know-how, which may additionally doubtlessly be retrofitted on town’s present passenger ferry fleet.
COMPACT AND LIGHTWEIGHT DRIVE SOLUTION
“Our drivetrain is one of the most compact and lightweight solutions on today’s market, easily fitting into a vessel’s machinery room and enabling more space for passengers,” mentioned Sascha Nitz, marine gross sales supervisor in Danfoss’ Editron division. “The high efficiency of our system also optimizes battery capacity on board to fit the desired operational profile. I want to thank SET for putting its trust in us to power these hybrid vessels, which will play a crucial role in Hamburg’s public transport offering.”
“We’re pleased that we were ultimately able to prevail against our competitors in an extremely intensive tendering and awarding process and thank HADAG for the assignment and the trust it placed in us,” added Olaf Deter, managing director of SET. “We’re aware of the responsibility and duty required to implement such a demanding project and are pleased to be able to contribute to the innovative future design of the Port of Hamburg.”
