ABB announced that it will participate in the 23rd International Shipbuilding and Marine Industry Exhibition (KORMARINE 2023), which will be held at BEXCO in Busan for four days from Tuesday, October 24 to Friday, October 27.
The KORMARINE (hereinafter referred to as KORMARINE) exhibition is a representative exhibition of the shipbuilding and marine industry that has been held every two years since 1985 after first being held at COEX in Seoul in 1980. ABB, which has participated in Komarine since the beginning, has introduced the latest technologies to solve problems faced by the shipping industry and customers.
The biggest issue currently facing the shipbuilding and marine industry is sustainable development. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) declared its 2050 carbon neutrality goal at the 80th Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC80) held at the International Maritime Organization headquarters in London, England in July this year. In addition, an intermediate indicator was set to aim to reduce greenhouse gases by 20% by 2030 and 70% by 2040 compared to 2008. This is a significant improvement over the previously set goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2050.
Accordingly, each country is focusing on reducing greenhouse gases to achieve the goal of carbon neutrality, but the shipping industry predicts that it will be difficult to achieve the goal of carbon neutrality without rapid technological advancements such as eco-friendly fuel technology, alternative energy sources, and high-efficiency propulsion technology.
Meanwhile, ABB, a technology company that is leading innovation along with sustainable development, will present core technologies related to eco-friendliness, high efficiency, and energy saving under the theme of ‘Sustainable maritime future with electricity, automation, and digital solutions’ at this year’s Komarine. .
The main products that ABB is introducing at this Komarine exhibition are ABB Dynafin™ (ABB Dynafin), shaft generator system, water-cooled drive ACS880LC, and continuous exhaust gas monitoring system (CEMS) GAA610-M.
ABB Dynafin™ (ABB Dynafin) is the industry’s first electric propulsion concept and is being introduced in Korea for the first time through Komarine. ABB launched Azipod® technology in 1991, ushering in a new era of electric marine propulsion and contributing to reducing environmental impact and practicing sustainability in the maritime industry. Dynafin is an innovative concept developed by ABB through more than 10 years of in-house research and testing, inspired by the dynamic movement of a whale’s tail. ABB Dynafin™ can reduce energy consumption by up to 22% compared to existing shaft lines, saving fuel and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It is also fully compatible with zero-emission battery and fuel-electric technologies as part of an electric propulsion power system. ABB plans to showcase the Dynafin concept at Komarine and aims to launch the first prototype in 2025.
The ABB shaft generator system is a product that has continued to make groundbreaking developments to improve efficiency, including ▲improved weight and size ▲enhanced functionality through innovation in power electronics ▲high performance control ▲improved generator design including permanent magnet products. By being lightweight and miniaturized, the space occupied by the system can be reduced by up to 20% compared to the existing system. In addition to reducing CO2 emissions through high energy efficiency and fuel savings, it supports compliance with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Shipbuilding Fuel Economy Index (EEDI), Existing Ship Energy Index (EEXI), and Carbon Intensity Index (CII) regulations. ABB shaft generators can be installed on a variety of ships, including bulk carriers, container carriers, liquid fuel gas tankers, and ferries.
ACS880LC is a water-cooled drive module that is suitable for extreme environments and environments that require low noise. The overall efficiency is higher compared to air-cooled drives because the coolant prevents heat loss. ACS880LC supports flexible deployment with the R7i Frame and can be configured with a smaller panel than existing products, making it suitable for small and medium-sized ships. The ACS880LC, which is being introduced for the first time in Korea, is built based on ABB drives and ensures cooling in the form of an integrated module, and has obtained marine certification from various major classification agencies to comply with marine requirements. ABB also provides customized solutions, providing extensive support for design and assembly to optimize different customer applications.
Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) GAA610-M is a multi-component analysis system that continuously monitors SO2/CO2 emissions of ships. CEMcaptain GAA610-M enables continuous measurement of SO2, CO2, CO and O2 using a single measurement system. It was designed in consideration of marine engineers with heavy workloads and crew members on board who regularly change, and provides accurate measurement data in real time based on ABB’s proven technology. In addition, CEMcaptain GAA610-M’s system is designed to operate stably even under high ambient temperatures of up to 55°C and high vibration, making it suitable for ship environments. The company explained that it is a product that has received type approval from all six major classification societies and can be serviced anywhere in the world.
Junho Choi, CEO of ABB Korea, said, “ABB has been providing sustainable technology long before sustainability awareness increased and became a mainstream trend. Electrification, automation, and digitalization are key technologies in realizing a sustainable shipbuilding and marine industry. ABB announced its goal of supporting customers around the world to reduce annual carbon dioxide emissions by 100 million tons by 2030 by providing excellent solutions and innovative technologies, and is taking active steps by listing the progress of this goal in quarterly reports,” he said. ‘s participation in the Komarine exhibition is on the line of sustainable practice. “It is a journey for the shipbuilding and marine industry ecosystem to move towards the goal of carbon neutrality and net zero, with various stakeholders such as customers, suppliers, governments and associations interacting,” he said.
ABB participates in technical seminars to share more detailed technical information. Stig Leira, who is in charge of the transformation project in ABB Marine and Port Division, attended as a keynote speaker and panelist at the ISMT (International Marine Ship Symposium) hosted by the Korean Society of Marine Engineering held during Komarine and discussed the marine aspect of LNG carriers. We introduce a power propulsion concept to support compliance with emissions regulations. Recently, DNV conducted a simulation study on the energy flow and propulsion efficiency of dual fuel electric propulsion DFE+ (Dual Fuel Electric Plus) mounted on an LNG carrier. At the seminar, the results of DFE+ efficiency will be shared based on the existing two-stroke LNG carrier currently in use. In addition, the company will participate as a special session speaker on the benefits of applying variable speed shaft generator systems to newly built ships, and will hold its own seminar on the topics of Azipod electric propulsion technology with improved icebreaking performance, energy efficiency of ships, and a decarbonized future.
Meanwhile, KORMARINE 2023, co-hosted by Busan City, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency, Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Plant Association, Korea Shipbuilding and Marine Equipment Industry Cooperative, Lead K Fairs Co., Ltd. and BEXCO, will feature domestic and overseas shipbuilding, offshore plant, It will showcase cutting-edge equipment and new technologies in marine energy.
