The final episode of Power electronics along the Maas is now available!
We are happy to present, ‘Power electronics along the Maas’, our new video series! Join Hans Segers as he explores the world of power electronics from Rotterdam, along the Nieuwe Maas.
Watch the final episode
Hans Segers has highlighted the crucial role of advanced power electronics across three episodes. From safely integrating sustainable energy sources to enabling safe and smart onboard DC power grids.
In this concluding episode, we zoom in on the Astrol solid-state DC breakers, Danotherm brake resistors, Eaton supercapacitors, and morEnergy gridDNA measurement solutions. Discover how our expertise shapes local and international maritime DC networks. This is a must-watch for anyone interested in power electronics, sustainability and maritime technological advancement. Directly from the Maas (the New Meuse river in Rotterdam the Netherlands).
Watch the complete ‘Power electronics along the Maas’ series now!
In this series, you’ll discover how Astrolkwx is transforming the maritime sector with groundbreaking solutions. Hans, who has a lifetime of experience in drive technology and power electronics, will guide you through some innovations in this field. Now retired, Hans remains active as a guide in Rotterdam and follows the maritime world closely, particularly the role of power electronics in it.
Watch all episodes in this playlist
The series delves into power electronics, the field of engineering that deals with the efficient conversion, control, and switching of electrical power using electronic devices. This is crucial for the maritime industry, especially as Rotterdam, the city of Jules Deelder and Erasmus, strives for reduced CO2 emissions and quieter operations for its ships. Astrolkwx provides solutions for hybrid and fully electric boats, enabling shore power connections to reduce diesel reliance.
Episode 1: Hans Segers about power electronics and the liquid cooled rectifier
The liquid cooled rectifier
One of the key solutions in this first episode is the liquid-cooled rectifier. This super-compact, 3-phase, isolated, water-cooled rectifier is positioned between the AC (for example a diesel generator set) and the DC network in a system. It features various components like sensors and snubber circuits, with connections for a water and glycol medium to dissipate heat. Our liquid cooled rectifier has a 3 x 690 V AC input with a 3500 V DC output.
Episode 2: The crucial role of Littelfuse blocking diodes in marine DC networks
Blocking diodes by Littelfuse
In this video, we’ll dive deeper into the world of our Littelfuse blocking diodes and discover how these small but powerful components are essential for safety and efficiency in marine DC systems.
Did you know that reverse current can cause significant damage to batteries, inverters, and even cables? It can lead to overheating, damaged circuits, and in the worst case, even fires. Fortunately, blocking diodes offer the perfect solution!
Read more about our Littelfuse blocking diodes 👉 here.
A perfect blocking diode might consume some power, but the protection it offers to people and systems is invaluable. At Astrolkwx, our power electronics and semiconductor specialists are here to advise you on making the right choice for your specific application.
We welcome your challenges. Together, we create innovative DC solutions.
Astrolkwx collaborates with manufacturers, end-users, ship owners, shipbuilders, system integrators, and maritime engineers to develop solutions for the maritime sector. Together we enable complex onboard power systems that support the increasing electrification of ships, from small electrical ferries to large offshore support vessels, and submarines. Thanks to our extensive supplier network, power electronics expertise, and excellent service we are able to advise, and co-create power electronics solutions, that enable smart and safe DC topologies.
Get in touch with our specialists
Are you challenged with designing safe and SMART DC-grid topologies for marine applications? Or do you have any questions regarding power electronics or DC solutions? Schedule an 25-minute online meeting or a ‘Lunch & Learn’ session with one of our power electronics consultants.
Stay tuned for more video series about our power electronics solutions
We will produce more content in the future to highlight our expertise in the field of power electronics. Stay tuned for our next video series!
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