Electric Propulsion Technology for Industry Earns ABS Certification
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[By: ABS]<\/p>\n
ABS issued a New Technology Qualification (NTQ) certificate to HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) for their next-generation electric propulsion solution: the Medium Voltage Direct Current (MVDC) power system for ships.<\/p>\n
The Breakerless-MVDC Power System builds on HD Hyundai\u2019s modular propulsion drive system and is the first in the world to receive an ABS NTQ certificate, indicating the technology\u2019s feasibility and maturity through a systematic evaluation program.<\/p>\n
\u201cCollaboration is key to safely accelerating the technological progress that the maritime industry demands. We\u2019re excited to deepen our relationship with HD KSOE and HD HHI, jointly exploring forward-thinking solutions that will shape and refine the next generation of vessels,\u201d said Patrick Ryan, ABS Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer.<\/p>\n
Sanghyun Kim, HD KSOE Senior Vice President, said: \u201cThe MVDC power system, now certified as new technology by ABS for both commercial and naval vessels, represents our advanced capability in marine electrification and our success in overcoming existing technological barriers. We aim to lead the commercialization of zero-carbon electric propulsion vessels.\u201d<\/p>\n
The NTQ is the latest in a long running program of collaboration between ABS, HD HHI and HD KSOE and is part of an\u00a0agreement announced in 2024<\/a>\u00a0to explore medium-voltage direct current (MVDC) power systems on ships. The next milestones for the project team include the development of new ABS requirements for high voltage systems along with a new ABS notation.<\/p>\n Low voltage systems are addressed in the ABS\u00a0Requirements for DC Power Distribution Systems for Marine and Offshore Applications.\u00a0Download a copy\u00a0here<\/a>.\u00a0ABS New Technology Qualification services\u00a0provide vendors and end-users with a clearly defined approach to confirm new technologies perform intended functions in accordance with defined performance requirements.\u00a0Learn more\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \t
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