Hybrid Propulsion Systems

Name: Hybrid Propulsion Systems
Brand: Thrustmaster of Texas

Integrated diesel/battery hybrid propulsion and power control systems from Thrustmaster, tailored to vehicle and passenger ferries and other inland and coastal vessels.

Description

Thrustmaster Hybrid Propulsion Systems are integrated power and propulsion packages, designed and built by Thrustmaster, that continuously select the most efficient energy source and deliver it to the load. Each system is tailored to the vessel size, speed, transit route and operational profile, with Thrustmaster supplying and integrating all components as a single source.

Benefits

Lower exhaust gas emissions and reduced fuel consumption
Lower structure-borne and airborne noise and reduced structural vibration
Simplified mechanical systems, less maintenance and longer maintenance intervals
Remote performance monitoring
Lower overall OPEX and improved passenger comfort

Patented technology

US Pat. No. 7,980,905 B2 – vessel operation on battery power with generators providing additional power when needed
US Pat. No. 8,197,291 B2 – operating a vessel by determining the most efficient power source
US Pat. No. 8,457,819 B2 – computer instructions monitoring the most efficient power source
US Pat. No. 8,554,398 B2 – system for operating a vessel with multiple power sources

Applications

Vehicle and passenger ferries, newbuild and refit
Inland and coastal waterway vessels

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