"Seven Arctic" hybridisering

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Dette blir vel den største hybridiseringen på subsea/heavy konstruksjon så langt.

Subsea 7

New Energy System Prepares Seven Arctic for the Future​

Subsea7 is pleased to announce that the heavy construction / flex-lay vessel Seven Arctic is to be equipped with a new energy-saving system.

The new energy-saving and storage system will hybridise the vessel which currently has a total installed power of 27 MW and DP3 classification and is suitable for worldwide operations in water depths up to 3,000 metres.

At the heart of the new energy storage system is a containerised battery room with a maximum power of 3750 kW and 1250 kWh of energy. The system also includes a connection for shore power.

Based on the vessel’s operating profile, it’s estimated that a reduction of 5,000 tons of CO2 emissions is expected.

The contract for supplying and fitting the Energy Storage System has been awarded to Bakker Sliedrecht, an electrical integrator specialist in Dynamic Positioning (DP) vessels.

Stuart Smith, Vice President Asset Development at Subsea7 said: “We are very pleased to continue our relationship with Bakker on this contract which will hybridise Seven Arctic. This represents an important milestone in our sustainability programme to reduce our C02 emissions.”

Bas Oskam, Director Sales at Bakker Sliedrecht added: “The Energy Storage System can work with any battery or storage type. The control system is designed with maximum autonomy in mind, allowing for integration with different existing power and vessel management systems on board. This makes the system very suitable to apply in existing vessels.”


Bakker Sliedrecht
Subsea7's order for an Energy Storage System from Bakker Sliedrecht is a double first. It is the first order for such a system on this scale for the Sliedrecht based independent system integrator. Also, Subsea7’s Seven Arctic is believed to be the first heavy construction / flex-lay vessel in the world to be equipped with such an energy saving system.


Optimised vessel performance meets green ambitions

“Bakker Sliedrecht's Energy Storage System consists of two containerised power converters with a nominal power of 3750 kW each and 1500 kWh of batteries.” explains Arend van der Velde, Head of Technology at Bakker Sliedrecht. “With this capacity the key functions for improved vessel performance are realised by the Power Plant Optimizer control system.”

The Spinning Reserve function enables the vessel to operate safely with fewer diesel generators online and those online with a higher utilisation. When the Peak Shaving function is active, the online diesel generators shift in a more optimal range with reduced intermittent starting of an additional generator. With Ramp Rate Control the online generators are supported by the batteries in strong load fluctuations, improving grid dynamics and stability and reducing wear and tear. Based on the vessel’s operating profile, an estimated reduction of 5,000 tons of CO2 emissions is expected.

Close cooperation

The ‘Seven Arctic’ is a heavy construction / flex-lay vessel with a total installed power of 27 MW and DP3 classification. The vessel is suitable for worldwide operations in water depths up to 3,000 metres.

“The Energy Storage System is developed in close cooperation with Subsea7 to meet their ambition to make their fleet more sustainable” says Andy Waterstreet, Project Director at Bakker Sliedrecht. “Before implementation on board, an extensive function and load test program in our workshop will be executed. This will contribute to a shorter duration for implementation and commissioning on board”.

“Bakker have been the main electrical integrator on a number of our specialist DP vessels built over the last 15 years and have also provided ongoing operational support on DP and electrical issues. We are pleased to continue our relationship with Bakker with the award of this contract to hybridise Seven Arctic. This represents an important mile-stone in our sustainability programme to reduce our C02 emissions”, said Stuart Smith, Vice President Asset Development at Subsea7.

Highly autonomous and easy integration

“In line with Bakker Sliedrecht’s strength as an independent system integrator, the Energy Storage System can work with any battery or storage type”, states Bas Oskam, Director Sales at Bakker Sliedrecht. “Furthermore, the control system is designed with maximum autonomy in mind, allowing for integration with different existing power- and vessel management systems on board. This makes the system very suitable to apply in existing vessels.”
 
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