TWIN DISC SERIAL HYBRID
The Serial hybrid system uses an electric motor to replace the traditional main diesel engine, drawing electric power from an onboard energy storage system, onboard gensets, or both.
TRADITIONAL DIESEL-ELECTRIC PROPULSION (VETH)
This traditional diesel-electric propulsion system uses a Veth azimuth thruster and propulsion control system. It’s best suited for vessels operating in restricted areas and zero-emission zones.
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
- Traditional diesel-electric propulsion
- Optimizes fuel use via gensets operating at the top of their fuel efficiency range. When propellers operate at low power, some gensets can be switched off, and the rest continue in their optimal range.
- Machinery compartments can be located to optimize cargo space or meet class requirements.
AZIMUTH THRUSTER WITH E-MOTOR
- Ultra-low-profile electric motor integrated into azimuth thruster
- Underwater components identical to standard azimuth thruster for worldwide support
- Same footprint and selection criteria as standard azimuth thruster
- Full range of models available
PROPULSION CONTROL SYSTEM
- Veth standard propulsion control and operator interface
- Manages / controls power distribution, interfacing with the engine, thruster, and high voltage equipment
INVERTER, HIGH VOLTAGE EQUIPMENT
- Controlled and monitored by alarm and monitoring system
- Selection based on application characteristics
GENERATOR
- May be supplied by Twin Disc
TRADITIONAL DIESEL-ELECTRIC PROPULSION
This traditional diesel-electric propulsion system increases operational efficiency, especially at slow speeds—important for applications such as dynamic positioning.
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
- Traditional diesel-electric propulsion
- Optimizes fuel consumption by replacing variable-speed propulsion engines with constant-speed generator engines
- Machinery compartments can be located to optimize cargo space or meet class requirements
REDUCTION GEARBOX
- Allows for standard speed/smaller e-motor through motor speed reduction
- Bi-directional input to utilize e-motor directional capabilities
- Meets all applicable marine standards, including survey society approvals
PROPULSION CONTROLLER
- Twin Disc standard propulsion controller and operator interface
E-MOTOR/INVERTER, HIGH VOLTAGE EQUIPMENT
- Selection based on application characteristics
ELECTRIC MOTOR WITH GENERATOR POWER & ENERGY STORAGE (VETH)
This serial hybrid system uses a single electric motor per drivetrain and can both generate power and store energy. The system optimizes fuel consumption with a constant-speed generator engine. It’s best suited for vessels (e.g., military vessels, ocean-going vessels, ferries, and large yachts) operating in restricted areas and zero-emission zones.
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
- Serial hybrid using electric power
- Optimizes fuel consumption by replacing variable-speed propulsion engines with constant-speed generator engines
- Machinery compartments can be located to optimize cargo space or meet class requirements
REDUCTION GEARBOX
- Allows for standard speed/smaller e-motor through motor speed reduction
- Meets all applicable marine standards, including survey society approvals
- Bi-directional input to utilize e-motor directional capabilities
PROPULSION CONTROLLER
- Twin Disc standard propulsion controller and operator interface
HYBRID CONTROLLER
- Manages power distribution, interfacing with propulsion controller and high voltage equipment
E-MOTOR/INVERTER, HIGH VOLTAGE EQUIPMENT
- Selection based on application characteristics
- Controlled and monitored by hybrid controller
ENERGY STORAGE
- Selection based on application characteristics
- Controlled and monitored by hybrid controller
WHERE DOES ELECTRIFICATION FIT IN YOUR FUTURE?
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Whether diesel power, full electric, or a hybrid system that takes advantage of both, download the Twin Disc Go Electric brochure to learn more about how we can deliver the solutions that best fit your specific application.
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GET TO KNOW YOUR OPTIONS
FULL ELECTRIC
The Full Electric System eliminates the main diesel engine and its maintenance costs, and cuts fuel costs and emissions. Configurable power-dense energy storage systems efficiently provide the energy needed to power the application.
SERIAL ELECTRIC
The Serial hybrid system uses an electric motor to replace the traditional main diesel engine, drawing electric power from an onboard energy storage system, onboard gensets, or both.
PARALLEL HYBRID
Parallel Hybrid System pairs the diesel engine with an electric motor. This configuration takes advantage of both, allowing for diesel-only, electric-only, peak shaving, and power boost operation.