In-line shaft generators

ABB shaft generator solutions are fully marine certified. The ABB permanent magnet shaft generators are optimized for converter control and enable better efficiency than either induction or electrically excited synchronous machines at both full and partial loading.

Efficiency and reliability with fewer emissions

ABB's latest in-line permanent magnet shaft generator offers shipbuilders and operators enhanced efficiency, performance, and reliability.

By cutting CO₂ emissions, it supports compliance with IMO's EEDI and EEXI standards. Designed for easy integration across various vessel types - like bulk carriers, container ships, LNG tankers, and ferries - it delivers up to 4% fuel savings and significant emission reductions.

Optimized for converter control, it outperforms induction and synchronous machines at all loads, while its compact, lightweight design reduces system footprint by around 20%.

ABB's Permanent Magnet Shaft Generators

Key benefits

Higher efficiency

Run the machine with proven higher efficiency. Rely on the enhanced efficiency, performance and reliability of the machine.

Reduce CO₂ emissions

Helps towards meeting the CO₂ reduction targets set for the shipping industry by 2030 according to the IMO regulations (EEDI/EEXI/CII)

Save fuel costs by 3-4%

Converter control optimized design and lessened need for auxiliary generators enables better efficiency than other machine types.

Reduce the installation footprint by 20%

Innovative design with the lightweight and compact size reduces the installation footprint.

Technical data for permanent magnet type

PTO/PTI/PTH with full converter

Rated power from 500 to 5000 kW

Base speed From 30 to 80 rpm

up to 150 rpm

Voltage from 400 to 690 V

extendable to high voltage on request

Enclosure IP 44

up to IP 54 on request

Technical data for synchronous type

PTO/PTI/PTH with full converter

Rated power From 1000 to 7000 kW

Base speed From 30 to 150 rpm

Voltage from 400 to 690 V

extendable to high voltage on request

Enclosure IP 44

up to IP 54 on request

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