Power Generation & Distribution

Power Generation & Distribution

From upgrading existing power plant and distribution systems to designing and building new systems from scratch MJR Power & Automation can design, build, obtain class approval, install and commission power and distribution systems on all types of vessels.

MJR MV (3.6 kV) 2 x 400 kW Containerised Variable Speed Drive System

Our capabilities are as follows:

New build

  • Development of specifications and overall system architecture, operating philosophy and single line diagrams.
  • Common AC and common DC bus systems including variable speed generators and integration of energy storage and fully electric or hybrid technologies including shore power/charging and offshore power/charging.
  • Load balance calculations, short circuit studies, selectivity (discrimination) studies, harmonic calculations & FMECA.
  • Detailed design, build and approval to marine classification society rules of main switchboards, main distribution boards, sub distribution boards, MCCs, hotel, auxiliary and small power systems.
  • Integration of our MAP-OE™ power management and integrated marine control and automation platform or third party systems.
  • Detailed design, build and approval to marine classification society rules of control, automation, instrumentation, communications, data, entertainment and navigation systems.

Retrofit & Upgrade

  • Detailed design, build and approval to marine classification society rules of ‘drop in’ replacement systems including replacement of generators, power management systems, engine safety and protection systems, alarm & monitoring systems, switchgear and instrumentation.
  • Design and integration of remote monitoring and data logging and acquisition systems for voyage and energy optimisation, fuel reduction and remote access for maintenance and fault finding.
  • Upgrades of deck power distribution systems on offshore construction vessels to support construction projects and project specific equipment spreads.
  • Reactivation of systems after lay up and cold stacking.

Examples

Fishing Vessels

Electrical Power Systems Upgrade

LPG Carrier 'Happy Lady' - Installation of Replacement Generators