Permanent Magnet tunnel thruster

The (TT-PM) has been engineered with reliability and through life costs as the focus. Using permanent magnet motor technology increases efficiency and makes the installation more compact, only the variable frequency drive unit is housed in the thruster room, freeing up space on board.

The TT-PM will meet the strictest requirements for performance, noise and vibration, and will be an excellent choice for operations where low noise and high performance is required.

The TT-PM is built around permanent magnet motor technology and a propeller running on roller bearings, supported by a central shaft. The central shaft is supported by stays. These stays recover some of the swirl energy created by the propeller, providing additional thrust. The Kongsberg Maritime thruster has been developed following strict requirements to quality.

The thruster contains only one moving part compared to mechanical tunnel thrusters, and thus has fewer components subject to wear and tear. A new mounting system allows more relaxed tolerances and permits installation of the thruster at a convenient stage in the construction of the vessel. The mounting system also allows for easy exchange of a complete thruster. The thruster is approved for EAL (Environmentally Approved Lubricant).

The PMTT consist of

• Permanent magnet motor
• Monoblock fixed pitch propeller
• Lubrication system
• Hydrodynamic fairings on thruster
• Easy installation system

TT – PM tunnel thruster benefits

• Highly efficient electric Azimuth Thruster with integrated Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM).
• Efficient and space saving PM technology with high torque density.
• Designed for integration to a variety of drive make/supplier.
• Optimized Propulsion and system efficiency utilizing the excellent hydrodynamic performance in combination with a high torque density PM-motor with fast response time.
• Fast response times to full power give improved maneuverability and operability and anti-roll function capability (<1,5 sec, zero to full thrust port or starboard).
• Excellent noise and vibration level, structural and underwater radiated noise (URN).
• Symmetrical design ensures easy and optimal integration and give equal thrust in both directions
• Environmentally friendly – Green propulsion with limited oil volume (EAL-oil approved).
• Robust and reliable design with few rotation parts and reduced failure modes. Robust center shaft carries all propeller loads.
• Simplified system design with limited axillary equipment and reduced installation time of unit.
• Reduced footprint, no additional cooling required, Thruster unit cooled by surrounding seawater.
• Reduced maintenance and lifecycle cost.
• Long service intervals (15 year)
• Prepared for easy adaption of EHM-system.
• Strong operational support and Thrusters available in Thruster Support Pool (TSP)