Astrolkwx launches ‘Power Electronics along the Maas’ video series
Rotterdam, The Netherlands – Astrolkwx is excited to announce the launch of ‘Power Electronics along the Maas’, a brand-new video series, set to dive into the crucial role of power electronics in the maritime sector. Filmed in the vibrant heart of Rotterdam, along the New Meuse (‘de nieuwe maas’ in Dutch), the series aims to illuminate how Astrolkwx is driving innovation for DC networks on conventional, hybrid and fully electric boats.
The series features Hans Segers, a leader in the field with a lifetime of experience in drive technology and power electronics. Now retired, Hans remains deeply connected to the maritime world and serves as an insightful guide, sharing his knowledge on the significance of power electronics in transforming the industry. The series highlights how these advancements are essential for reducing CO2 emissions and achieving quieter operations in bustling ports like Rotterdam.
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.
3-phase isolated, 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.
Astrolkwx collaborates with ship owners, shipbuilders, system integrators, and maritime engineers to implement groundbreaking solutions. Their expertise supports the increasing electrification of ships, ensuring efficient and safe onboard power systems and enabling crucial shore power connections to reduce the reliance on diesel.
Watch the first episode now, available in Dutch with English subtitles. Stay tuned for the complete series, with episode 2 around the corner, where Hans focusses on Littelfuse blocking diodes for shore charged vessels.
