The world’s largest crane barge is in the finishing stages of construction, and Aggreko has been trusted to load test the vessels' power capacity. The 220-meter-long barge, Sleipnir, can lift 20,000 metric tonnes with its dual cranes, and a ship this size and strength require a total of 96 MW, produced by 12 generators.
The ship required stress testing before commencing operations, and Agreeko's experience, mobile, modular equipment, and ability to mobilize rapidly meant Aggreko was chosen to provide their extensive testing solutions.
synchronization effectiveness
Aggreko supplied 12 MVA of load banks and transformers to singularly test each generator
To produce the load capacity needed to push the 96 MW of generators to their limit, Aggreko supplied 12 MVA of load banks and transformers to singularly test each generator aboard the Sleipnir.
The next phase is to examine the synchronization effectiveness of the generators. This affects the output of power of the ship and is critical to its operation.
stringent testing
The combination of multiple generators is another parameter that requires stringent testing before Sleipnir is commissioned. This second phase will require a further 24 MVA and this is expected to conclude in December 2018.
Aggreko is proud to be involved with this groundbreaking project and how it was chosen to play a critical part in this record-breaking vessel.
