Siemens delivers propulsion and automation technology to the Italian navy for two new submarines
The Siemens Industry Solutions Division has received an order from Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italiani S.p.A., Genova, to equip for the Italian navy two new submarines of the 212 A type with the latest drive, automation and power engineering.
Already in summer 2009, Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft GmbH (HDW) contracted
Siemens to provide the submarines with fuel-cell modules for air-independent
propulsion. The current order volume is in the double-digit million-euro range.
U212A type submarine of the Italian navy equipped with fuel cell technology from
Siemens near Taranto, Italy.
The order for Siemens from the Italian navy includes the supply of a Permasyn
motor (permanently excited synchronous propulsion motor) for each boat,
switchgear and the marine automation system EMCS (Engineering, Monitoring and
Control System). The solutions and systems being used are part of the Sinavy SUB
family of products developed for submarines and comply with the high
requirements of submarine specifications.
The Permasyn motor was especially designed to propel submarines. The motor is
extremely compact and lightweight, and because a converter is integrated inside
the motor, it is highly efficient. Thanks to its special design, the Permasyn
motor offers much higher performance and is quieter than DC motors available up
until now, and it produces only small amounts of electromagnetic radiation. The
integrated automation system EMCS controls, monitors and coordinates the
vessel’s engineering systems. Operator control and visualization are carried out
centrally from the control console. As a result, the operator is relieved from
having to perform routine tasks, operation of the submarines is made easier, and
safety and reliability are increased. The scope of supply also includes
submarine-specific DC voltage switchgear, technical service and electronic
documentation.
Further information on solutions for merchant shipping
and the navy at:
http://www.siemens.com/marine
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