DBR enters cruise vessel genset market
The company will deliver one power generator set for each cruise vessel to provide the back-up required to avoid blackouts in emergencies. Weight-to-power ratio was one of the most important issues, DBR noted, because the generator sets will be placed at the upper deck of the vessels.
“With these projects DBR enters the market of additional safety onboard cruise vessels,” said Symon Moret, DBR senior sales engineer.
One of the cruise vessels will be equipped with a 3,250kVA generator set, a DBR marine-type DXL3250URS2 unit with MTU 20V4000, and a Leroy Somer LSAM54 generator. The other vessel will be fitted with a 2,625kVA generator set, a DBR marine generator set type DXL2625URS2 with MTU 16V4000, and a Leroy Somer LSAM56 generator.
DBR’s work will include supplying the local control panel for monitoring and a dedicated cooling system by means of remote radiators with electrical fans. The DBR generator sets will be tested in house and certified by Lloyd’s Register, and each generator set will be built by the shipyard in a dedicated modular deckhouse.
Placement of the generator sets will be in a transverse direction because of an omni-directional inclination of 25° that is required to meet the class society requirements. MTU engines will be equipped with special “deep” oil pans in order to ensure a high inclination. The generator sets will be placed on a specially designed heavy-duty base frame with marine-qualified shock absorption to prevent vibrations.
Production commenced in October 2015 and delivery is planned this year.
