PTO solution for 2-stroke engines.

Integrated Front-end Power System (IFPS).

Shipping Industry Solutions

Empowering Forces.
Integrated Front-end Power System (IFPS)

Resources Efficiency Performance

Save CO2 and exceed Maximum efficiency, Direct transmission with
IMO standards minimum space required the IFPS solution from RENK

Empowering Forces.

For over 140 years, RENK has proven its unique exper-
tise for managing extreme forces in the entire drive train.
As one of the world’s leading manufacturers of single
and double-motor gear units for marine and stationary
applications, auxiliary marine drive systems, tunnel gear-
boxes, shaft generator gear units, and propeller shaft
couplings, RENK offers key added value when it comes
down to absolute reliability at sea.

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Stay the course to achieve

EEDI goals. With smart
marine solutions.

EEDI (g CO2/t nm) In comparison to emissions from

ships currently in operation,
35 emissions of nitrogen oxides,
particulate matter, and CO2 must
decrease significantly by 2020.
30 And environmental regulations for
emissions produced by ships are
set to become even stricter.

25
0

1
20 Stream 1400 without RENK PTO*
Stream 1400 with RENK PTO 2
3
15

10
10,000 12,000 14,000 16,000 18,000 20,000 22,000

EEDI Phases from 0 2013 1 2015 2 2020 3 2025 Deadweight [dwt]

Relentless pursuit of
perfection. To maximize
sustainability and success.

Together with our partners, we are Strict IMO standards in the Energy
com­mitted to minimizing fuel consumption Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) clearly
while keeping exhaust emissions as low regulate the significant extent to which
as possible. We do this by taking respon­ ships will have to boost their efficiency
sibility for our customers’ efficiency and in every stage of their lifecycle.
success as well as protecting the environ-
ment for future generations. In other words, successful vessel owners
and shipping companies should invest in
Shipping is already the most efficient their fleet’s performance now. Products
way of transporting bulk goods today. and solutions from RENK help put you on
But this growth market is under extreme the path to a successful and profitable
pressure. future.

*Source: TECHNOLOG Services

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More than tomorrow’s standards.

Integrated Front-end Power System (IFPS).
92.3% efficiency from the main machine
to the ship’s network.

Front-end Power System (IFPS)

Gensets Switchboard Ship main drive

Ideal performance at variable

The compact power pack Precise measures. electrical loads.
by RENK to boost your Big effects. In Microgrid mode, the multi PTO
drive works together with one or
competitiveness. Low costs. several power units in the electrical
system. Island mode permits the
power units to be shut down
completely when operating at sea.

The Integrated Front-end Power System is The installation of the front-end solution
a power take-off (PTO) solution for marine requires only a few simple modifications
applications. It comprises a single-stage to the main drive housing and the
gear, up to four generators and the crankshaft. The system is mounted Features
corresponding frequency inverters, as well directly on the front side of the motor -- Modular concept
-- Easy installation
as the transformers for connecting to the and does not require an additional base. -- No base required
electrical system. Our specialists have Thanks to the modular concept, it can -- Flat gearbox
designed every aspect of the system for be adapted with several generators of -- Short generators
-- Constant mains frequency
front-end installation – because in many the same size. -- Parallel operation possible
cases, there is no space for other PTO
solutions between the main machine and A regenerative frequency inverter with
the ship’s propeller. active input enables a constant mains
frequency at a variable motor speed. The
However space is usually limited in the
electrical assembly allows both parallel
bow as well. For this reason, the system
operation with other units as well as
features a flat gearbox and special short
island operation if the front-end solution
generators. The gearbox is connected to
is the single source for electrical energy.
the crankshaft by a central intermediate
shaft and a highly elastic coupling. An
angle encoder can be mounted on the
cover of the coupling.

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1,600 mm 2,000 kW
footprint – no further nominal capacity of the
Find out more about the
space required for system with four generators Integrated Front-end
Power System (IFPS)
generators and gearbox www.renk-group.com/goto/bl-a4bd9f

Modular design for up to

four generators. For new
or refurbished vessels.

Universal. Scalable. Modular. Includes

space for up to four generators with
an output of up to 2,000 kW – in new
installations as well as systems
already in operation.

92.3% efficiency.
The PTO solution from RENK that
is mounted at the front end:
Installed at the bow and featuring
multiple drives, the reliable and
compact system significantly reduces
emissions – ensuring strict EEDI
goals can be successfully achieved
One of four generators in the future as well.

Highly elastic coupling (covered)

Gearbox housing

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Scalable. Space saving. Simple.

Experience benefits you can count on.

Integrated PTO Solutions Tight construction and Advantages at a glance

-- Scalable design
by RENK. Improve your excellent effectiveness. -- PTO output up to 2,000 kW
-- Extremely compact design
sustainability now. Where it matters. -- Reduced maintenance costs
-- Simple and reliable
-- Flexible operation
-- Measurable fuel savings and
Marine PTO solutions for 2-stroke Extremely efficient power generation (in CO2 reduction
-- Meets EEDI targets for 2020
diesel motors like the Integrated Front- contrast to auxiliary generators) thanks to
end Power System (IFPS) are a must the main machine results in an outstanding
for efficient shipping that’s ready for overall efficiency of 92.3 percent with only
the future. RENK front-end solutions low harmonic distortion and a constant
reduce exhaust emissions and fuel mains frequency at a variable main motor
consumption. They can be retrofitted speed.
and require minimal space.
The system generates a scalable PTO
Ongoing operation is also more efficient output of 500 to 2,000 kW – without
because the operating hours of the additional axial space, because the flat
auxiliary generators are decreased, which design of the gearbox and short generators
also reduces maintenance costs. The front- with a length of less than 1,600 mm are
end mounted PTO solution for 2-stroke extremely compact. This offers plenty of
motors is based on the tried-and-tested scope for future ship designs that save
design of the RENK tunnel gearbox and even more space. The system is highly flexible
features the reliable operating characteris- during ongoing operation, so
it has a wide range of application
tics you've come to expect. And it’s still areas and performance ranges.
flexible – because the modular system Plus, it adapts perfectly to changing
works on both FPP (fixed pitch propeller) electrical load conditions and can
be expanded on a modular basis.
and CPP (controllable pitch propeller)
installations.

Scalable up to four generators 1 2 3 4

Mech. power from

541.2 1,082.4 1,623.6 2,164.8
main engine crankshaft
kW
Electrical power to
500 1,000 1,500 2,000
vessel’s mains, approx.

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< 3.8 % < 3,255 $ < 6 M $

Fuel cost savings* on Maintenance cost savings* 20-year lifecycle cash
a typical northern Europe on a STREAM 1400 feeder flow OPEX saving potential
round trip of 3,000 NM vessel on a 14-day voyage

Vessel data:
Overall length: 149.90  m
Deadweight: 13,900  dwt
De-rated maximum continuous
rating: 9,250 kW x 88.0 rpm
Power generation sets: 3 x 1,050 kW
Container capacity: 1,400  TEU

Significant savings Savings Fuel with Front-end Power System by RENK*

throughout the lifecycle. 1,000 kW 3%

Here’s the proof.
1,500 kW 3.75 %

Fuel consumption on a standard vessel with 100 reefer (1,000 kW PTO) and
190 reefer (1,500  kW PTO) per round voyage.
RENK PTO solutions deliver unprec-
edented cost savings! This was the
outcome of a study on efficiency, OPEX,
EEDI, and fuel savings conducted by
Technolog Services. The analysis was
based on a freight ship for transporting
containers and cars that completed a 1,000 kW $ 1,627

typical round-trip voyage in northern

1,500 kW $ 3,255
Europe of 14 days, stopping at 13 ports
and covering 3,000 nautical miles. The Absolute maintenance cost savings for auxiliary gensets (A / E) based on USD 10 per
savings in maintenance costs alone operating hour on round voyage.
during the entire period amounted to an
incomparable 3,255 dollars.

Annual Cash Flow saving with Front-end Power System by RENK* in k $

Annual Cash Flow saving with Front-end Power System by RENK* in k $
1,000 kW $ 231.2
1,000 kW $ 231.2
1,500 kW $ 358.4
1,500 kW $ 358.4

20 years Lifecycle Cash Flow saving with Front-end Power System by RENK* in k $
20 years Lifecycle Cash Flow saving with Front-end Power System by RENK* in k $
1,000 kW $ 4,624
1,000 kW $ 4,624
1,500 kW $ 7,168
1,500 kW $ 7,168
Total annual and lifecycle OPEX saving potential with RENK PTO solutions compared to
auxiliary gensets.

*Source: TECHNOLOG Services

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