Offshore staff
HOUSTON – ABS has published guidance on hybrid electric power systems since they have the potential to contribute to the marine and offshore industries’ decarbonization targets.
The Guide for Hybrid Electric Power Systems for Marine and Offshore Applications focuses on systems integrating electric power generation and storage technologies with conventional power generation. It also introduces a new notation, HYBRID IEPS, with options to recognize a range of specialized operating modes.
According to the company, this guide provides requirements for the design, construction, retrofit, testing and survey of vessels using hybrid electric power systems.
“Hybrid electric power systems offer the opportunity to improve safety, reliability, operational efficiency and reduce the fuel consumption, environmental footprint and equipment maintenance when compared to traditional electrical power systems,” said Patrick Ryan, ABS Senior Vice President, Global Engineering and Technology.
The Marine and Ports division of ABB provided input for the guide.
Jostein Bogen, ABB Marine & Ports Vice President, Global Product Manager Energy Storage & Fuel Cells, said: “We believe an increasing proportion of modern ships will be built on the foundation of electricity and so hybrid electrical power systems are a key technology for the future of the marine industry. The detailed guidance developed by ABS will support the adoption and safe operation of this technology by the industry.”
12/07/2020
