GE will showcase a wide range of electric propulsion system and gas turbine solutions at the ‘6th International Maritime Defense Industry Exhibition (MADEX 7)’ held at the 9st exhibition hall in BEXCO, Busan from June 1th (Wednesday) to 13th (Friday). revealed
GE Vernova’s Power Conversion Division offers expertise in the field of electric propulsion based on its experience in supplying electric propulsion systems for a wide range of vessels ranging from state-of-the-art large battleships to logistics support ships.
“The Power Conversion division provides ship engineering expertise to meet the high level of naval specific performance, but also leverages a merchant marine approach,” said Andy Cooper, Managing Director, Power Conversion. This means that an electric propulsion system for ships is as practical as an electric propulsion system for commercial ships.”
He continued, “The integrated electric propulsion method allows the power in the power grid of the ship to simultaneously supply energy to the propulsion system as well as high-powered weapons and combat systems through energy management, automation, and control within the ship.” “Energy-efficient electric propulsion system It is also an effective way to realize more autonomous unmanned systems by integrating new clean energy sources and applying digital technologies.”
In the field of ship technology, avionics electro-magnetic (EM) catapult technology and related electrical systems are evolving rapidly and are being considered for a wide range of platforms for future navies beyond aircraft carrier applications for manned aircraft. Ben Salter, Director of Naval Solutions Sales, Power Conversion Division, will be speaking at Madex to discuss current and technological advances in electromagnetic (EM) catapult programs, particularly future avionics for naval unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). ) will present about injection technology.
The Power Conversion Division is developing an electromagnetic motion integration technology called EMKIT (electro-magnetic kinetic integrated technology) that can be used for ejection of large-scale unmanned aerial vehicles in simulations, test facilities of various sizes, and land-based test facilities, and EMAT (electro-magnetic kinetic integrated technology) that can eject aircraft. -magnetic catapult: Completed several demonstrations and programs related to electromagnetic catapult) technology.
GE Marine, a division of GE Aerospace, is a global company that manufactures and supplies gas turbines for aviation-derived ships in the 4.5 to 52.7 megawatt (MW) class. Currently, more than 1,500 GE gas turbines have been adopted by 39 navies around the world and serve as engines for more than 700 state-of-the-art surface combatants.
“The LM2500 family of gas turbines is the engine of choice for navies around the world for their class-leading power and reliability,” said Kris Shepherd, vice president of GE Aerospace’s Marine division. “The LM2500 series of gas turbines, in particular, have excellent maintainability and interoperability with other navies, making them a consistent choice for the newest ship projects of navies around the world.”
In addition, Vice President Chris Shepard said, “It has been adopted by the US Navy’s Constellation Class Frigate, the Spanish Navy’s F110 Class Frigate, the Finnish Navy’s Pohjanmaa Class Corvettes, and the Italian Navy’s FREMM frigate. It became. The LM110 engine is the engine for the Korean destroyer KDX-2500, and we are proud to support the Korean Navy.”
GE Vernova’s Power Conversion Division and GE Aerospace’s Marine Division supply power and propulsion systems to more than 42 ships for 755 navies worldwide. GE supplied 95 gas turbines for 163 vessels for the ROK Navy. As a long-time partner of GE, Hanwha Aerospace manufactures gas turbine engine components for the Korean Navy and industrial use, and supports assembly, testing and local service of GE’s naval engines.
GE has proven solutions in integrated electric propulsion (IFEP) or hybrid electric propulsion (HED) systems that add electrification capabilities to mechanically propelled vessels. GE’s Integrated Electric Propulsion (IFEP) system has been proven on the world’s most advanced naval platforms, including the Royal Navy’s Type 45 destroyer, the Royal Navy’s Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier, and the US Navy’s Zumwalt destroyer. GE’s hybrid electric propulsion (HED) uses shock-tested 26 megawatt (MW) motors that have been used in the Royal Navy’s Type-3.4 class frigates, the Royal Australian Navy and the Canadian Navy’s Global Combat Ship programs.
Meanwhile, MADEX 2023 is a ‘defense exhibition and government subsidy-supported exhibition (Korea Defense Industry Promotion Association)’ for publicity and export promotion of defense and export companies. Exhibition period ▲ Ships, submarines, maritime defense systems and equipment ▲ Marine equipment, marine exploration vessels and special vessels ▲ Defense industry-related products and technologies ▲ Engines and navigation systems ▲ Shipyards, shipbuilding equipment and materials ▲ Security systems and equipment ▲ Communication systems and equipment ▲ Logistics procurement Items ▲Maritime rescue and rescue equipment ▲Maritime safety related products ▲Maritime patrol aircraft, helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles ▲GPS, GIS and IT ▲Amphibious assault vehicles, tanks, self-propelled artillery ▲Inflatable boats (IBS) and high-speed boats (RIB) are introduced. Seminars and side events include ▲business meetings with overseas naval delegations ▲reception on board ships ▲seminars on ship technology and weapons systems ▲events to unveil ships ▲military band and honor guard performances.
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