The Saverys family-controlled CMB.TECH and power solutions firm DBR have debuted the first dual-fuel hydrogen gensets for marine applications.
DBR will be responsible for the construction and delivery of the dual-fuel hydrogen gensets, specifically designed for marine applications with CMB.TECH providing the hydrogen technology, including the necessary components.
Damen Shipyards, a global supplier of marine applications, has ordered the first three hydrogen gensets that will be operated on Windcat’s CSOVs. The first vessel is already under construction at Damen Shipyards and the first dual-fuel hydrogen genset will be installed in a separate engine room in the first quarter of 2024.
“Decarbonising onboard power generation is a first step in the race towards zero-emission shipping. As hybrid technologies are becoming more widely used, the presented dual fuel hydrogen genset can be integrated easily and will be able to offer a flexible and future-proof platform to save emission in the maritime industry,” said Roy Campe, CTO at CMB.TECH.
The gensets can still operate 100% on diesel whereby a vessel can also be used when there is no hydrogen available.
The core of the dual-fuel hydrogen genset is formed by the proven MAN V12-24l engine, which has been successfully used in previous collaborations between CMB.TECH and MAN Engines.
The genset has a maximum output of 940kVA / 752 kWe at 60 Hz (1800 rpm) and can operate on diesel or in dual fuel mode where emission savings of up to 83% can be achieved.