Magnetically Geared Propulsion Motor (MGPM)
Lead Participant:
ROLLS-ROYCE PLC
Abstract
Rolls-Royce is considering expanding its marine product portfolio and is interested in exploring a highly efficient
electric Magnetically Geared Propulsion Motor (MGPM) which has been developed by Magnomatics. This
motor may offer significant benefits for marine propulsion by increasing the electrical efficiency by up to 7%
compared to existing state of the art electrical machines. Rolls-Royce will team with Magnomatics and ATB
Laurence Scott to design, manufacture and test a 2.5MW novel propulsion motor. It is estimated that the use of
this machine within a vessel propulsion system could increase the total vessel efficiency by up to 10% and
deliver a very low maintenance and robust propulsion system, suitable for a range of new build vessels and
retrofits. The aggregated efficiency benefits and low operational maintenance advantages would allow more
flexible propulsion systems to be used on many types of vessels leading to an improvement in average fleet
efficiency and therefore emission reduction. The project will also demonstrate that this type of motor is
suitable for both naval and commercial applications.
electric Magnetically Geared Propulsion Motor (MGPM) which has been developed by Magnomatics. This
motor may offer significant benefits for marine propulsion by increasing the electrical efficiency by up to 7%
compared to existing state of the art electrical machines. Rolls-Royce will team with Magnomatics and ATB
Laurence Scott to design, manufacture and test a 2.5MW novel propulsion motor. It is estimated that the use of
this machine within a vessel propulsion system could increase the total vessel efficiency by up to 10% and
deliver a very low maintenance and robust propulsion system, suitable for a range of new build vessels and
retrofits. The aggregated efficiency benefits and low operational maintenance advantages would allow more
flexible propulsion systems to be used on many types of vessels leading to an improvement in average fleet
efficiency and therefore emission reduction. The project will also demonstrate that this type of motor is
suitable for both naval and commercial applications.
Lead Participant | Project Cost | Grant Offer |
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ROLLS-ROYCE PLC | £525,716 | £ 262,858 |
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Participant |
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ATB GROUP UK LIMITED | ||
MAGNOMATICS LIMITED | £446,672 | £ 268,003 |
INNOVATE UK | ||
ATB GROUP UK LIMITED T/A ATB LAURENCE SCOTT | £789,695 | £ 394,848 |
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