Large generator delivered
The first of two 36MW generators for the Royal Navy's Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers has been delivered by Converteam
Converteam says that it has shipped the first of two 75 tonne, 36MW generators designed specifically to match the electrical power requirement of the propulsion motors for the Royal Navy's Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers.
These are part of the electrical system for the two new 65.000 tonne ships for which Converteam has designed the integrated full electric power (IFEP) and propulsion system. The two 36 MW generators, manufactured in Rugby, UK, will supply four 20 MW Converteam advanced induction motors. The generators will be coupled with their Rolls-Royce MT30 gas turbines before final installation in the ship. In addition to the supply of propulsion motors and associated generators, the scope of supply includes four additional electrical power generators, high voltage switchboards, variable speed drives and harmonic filters plus the electrical power control and management system (EPCAMS).
Mark Dannatt, director Naval at Converteam commented: “The relationship with our sub alliance partners has proven invaluable in ensuring the successful integration of these complex machines into complete systems. With the ability to communicate easily between our partner companies’ engineering departments and ourselves, we are confident in continuing to meet the programme requirements for integration and assembly of our power, propulsion and control systems throughout the life of the project.”
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