Bakker Sliedrecht Delivers Electrical Auxiliary Propulsion System for First of Two PKR Guided Missile Frigates Designated for the Indonesian Navy
Bakker Sliedrecht Delivers Electrical Auxiliary Propulsion System for First of Two PKR Guided Missile Frigates Designated for the Indonesian Navy 21 Februari 2017 Damen Sigma PKR 10514 (photo : Damen) Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding has delivered the first of two Perusak Kawal Rudal (PKR) guided missile frigates designated for the Indonesian Navy. Bakker Sliedrecht was responsible for the electrical auxiliary propulsion system. The frequency drives of this propulsion system are directly connected to the power grid while complying with the EMC regulations. Water-cooled frequency drives Key components of the electrical auxiliary propulsion system are two electric propulsion motors and two water-cooled variable-frequency drives with active front ends. Both frequency drives are cooled by one water-cool unit to save weight, space and costs. Installation process After assembling the electrical drive systems in our workshop, the installations were delivered to Damen Shipyards were one of the...