WE Tech package for new PCTCs
The new vessels will be built by the CIMC Raffles Shipyard in China for the Swedish shipping company Wallenius Marine.
“WE Tech is the pioneer of highly efficient permanent magnet shaft generator solutions,” said Martin Andtfolk, sales manager at WE Tech Solutions.
“Our very first customer for this type of shaft generator solution was Wallenius Marine. We are very proud to yet again be selected as partner.”
Beginning in November 2022, WE Tech will deliver a full equipment package for Wallenius comprising Permanent Magnet shaft generators with Power Take Out (PTO) mode and Shore Connection. In PTO mode, the electrical power distribution will be supplied from permanent magnet shaft generator alone via the WE Drive and thus the auxiliary generators can be stopped.
The propulsion machinery can be run at optimal duty points at all vessel speeds. Substantial fuel savings and operational cost reduction are said to be achievable by optimising propulsion machinery and reducing auxiliary generator operation.
With the flexible shore connection function, vessels are not dependent on various voltages and frequencies of national power grids worldwide. The WE Drive is reported to generate at least 50% cheaper shore power compared to electricity generated on board the vessel.
