Electrical Systems
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- SPD Technologies Negotiating To Acquire Navy Division Of Brown Boveri Power Equipment Inc. Maritime Reporter, Jun 1988 #11
—Free Literature O f f e r e d— SPD Technologies recently announced the signing of a letter of intent for the acquisition of the Navy Switchgear Division of Brown Boveri Power Equipment Inc., based in Montgomeryville, Pa. Final terms of the transaction were expected to be completed May 27.
In announcing the letter of intent, company chairman George M.
Gordon said the addition of Brown Boveri will enhance SPD's position as a leading supplier of electrical systems protection equipment for military applications.
Mr. Gordon noted that Brown Boveri has supplied switchgear assemblies for SPD's electrical systems protection installations on U.S. Navy nuclear submarines.
"Adding the capacity to produce high-quality switchgear will result in increased cost-efficiency as well as provide new opportunities to diversify in the electrical systems protection field," Mr. Gordon said.
Mr. Gordon indicated that the transaction is expected to be consummated shortly.
The Navy Switchgear Division is part of a U.S. subsidiary of ASEA Brown Boveri Inc., a Zurich-based international manufacturing conglomerate.
The Division has annual sales in excess of $5 million.
It will become an operating subsidiary of SPD, which is one of the nation's largest producers of military circuit breakers for Naval applications.
The transaction will mark SPD's first acquisition since becoming an independent company as a result of a management buyout from Gould Inc. in 1987.
SPD Technologies is a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of advanced electronically controlled electrical systems protection equipment for military applications and other harsh operating environments. Headquartered in Philadelphia, the company has systems repair and overhaul operations across the U.S.
For free literature on the complete line of electrical systems protection equipment offered by SPD Technologies, Circle 45 on Reader Service Card
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- Homing in on Ships' Electrics Maritime Reporter, Mar 2004 #58
the need to respond to market dynamics, by providing more sophisticated electrical solutions, Rolls- Royce created a dedicated. Marine Electrical Systems business unit last year, under the direction of Rick Kane. The business embraces the group's elec- trical propulsion and power, marine automation
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- Siemens Launches New Industrial Systems Division Maritime Reporter, Jul 1992 #55
automation, to offer engineered system solutions for projects of all sizes. Canadian engineers have been involved in the design and delivery of electrical systems for such projects as: Canadian lakers, icebreakers, ferries and trawlers; Halifax and Montreal harbor cranes; and dieselelectric generating
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- Traction and Control System for Tugboat Winches Maritime Reporter, May 2014 #53
For Damen Shipyards, Bosch Rexroth developed and engineered both the hydraulic and electrical systems for the winches of a new tugboat. The Damen ASD Tug 3212 is a newly designed tugboat for assistance activities at offshore LNG and oil terminals and open sea loading stations for the mining industry.
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- SPD Technologies Names Biancamano Manager, International Marketing Maritime Reporter, Jun 1988 #20
monitoring systems. The company is presently represented in 12 countries outside the U.S. Prior to joining the Philadelphiabased producer of electrical systems protection equipment, Mr. Biancamano had been associated with SPS Technologies, Inc., Jenkintown, Pa., where he served as manager, electronic
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- SPD Technologies Acquires Brown Boveri Switchgear Unit Maritime Reporter, Jul 1988 #8
out from Gould Inc. in 1987. SPD Technologies is a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of advanced electronically controlled electrical systems protection equipment for military applications and other harsh operating environments. Headquartered in Philadelphia, the company has service
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- Rivera, Willis Join Staff Of Designers & Planners Maritime Reporter, Mar 1983 #6
for the coordination and management of design projects, feasibility and evaluative studies, technical documentation, and all support work in electrical systems for Navy and commercial ships. Mr. Rivera was p r e v i o u s ly head, submarine branch, submarine and systems analysis division, NAVSEA
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- Ship Dynamic Positioning & Mooring Systems Conference —Papers Available In Booklet Form Maritime Reporter, Mar 1980 #42
February 22, 1979, platforms in the "Forties" were designed to withstand 94-foot waves, and winds up to 130 mph. The integrity and reliability of electrical systems associated with such projects had to be of a very high order, and new techniques and extended practices evolved to meet the demands of supporting
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- ABS PLAYS VITAL ROLE IN OUTSTANDING SAFETY RECORD OF THE GROWING PASSENGER SUB INDUSTRY Maritime Reporter, Jun 1989 #50
. ABS involvement begins with a review of the initial design. ABS engineers perform detailed calculations to assess the hull, mechanical and electrical systems, and life-support systems of a tourist sub. All materials must be specified and certified before construction can begin. Because of the unique
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- Interview: Chris Deegan, President & Chief Executive, Gibbs & Cox Marine News, Jun 2021 #10
pier-side upgrades upon delivery and modernization through its life cycle.Two key areas of innovation are Combat Systems and Hull, Mechanical & Electrical Systems (HM&E).Combat Systems are heavily computer hardware and software based. Computer hardware is commercial product based, where technology evolves
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- SPD Technologies Completes Acquisition Of Dyncorp Unit Maritime Reporter, Feb 1989 #15
SPD Technologies, a leading manufacturer of advanced electronically controlled electrical systems protection equipment, has completed its previously announced acquisition of the ship repair division of Pac Ord, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Dyncorp. SPD president George M. Gordon said the
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- SPD Technologies Expands Through New Acquisitions And Product Development Maritime Reporter, Nov 1988 #56
president and chief executive officer. SPD, one of the world's largest manufacturers of military circuit breakers for Navy ships and a leader in electrical systems protection technology, has enhanced its leadership in the field with a series of developments during the past year. Some of the milestones
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March 2024 - Marine Technology Reporter page: 4th CoverGlow a little longer. Superior sensor performance on a rmance on a – – RBRtridentfraction of the power RBRtridente teee ackscatter or turbidity with hi i in n n t t th h h he e e s sa a am m m me Measure chlorophyll a, fDOM, and backscatter or turbidity within the same e e sensor package using the
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March 2024 - Marine Technology Reporter page: 48Index page MTR MarApr2024:MTR Layouts 4/4/2024 3:19 PM Page 1 Advertiser Index PageCompany Website Phone# 17 . . . . .Airmar Technology Corporation . . . . . . . . . .www.airmar.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(603) 673-9570 9 . . . . . .Birns, Inc. . . . . . . . . . .
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March 2024 - Marine Technology Reporter page: 45ronments. The new agreement will address speci? c techni- cal gaps in the UUV defense and offshore energy markets especially for long duration, multi-payload mission opera- tions where communications are often denied or restricted. As part of the new alliance, Metron’s Resilient Mission Autonomy portfolio
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March 2024 - Marine Technology Reporter page: 44NEW TECH OCEANOLOGY INTERNATIONAL 2024 Image courtesy Metron/Cellula Teledyne Marine acquires Valeport: Matt Quartley, MD, Valeport and Ole Søe-Pedersen, VP & Image courtesy Teledyne Marine GM Teledyne Marine announce the deal in London. Pictured (L-R): Cellula Robotics, President, Eric Jackson, Metron
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March 2024 - Marine Technology Reporter page: 43Image courtesy Kongsberg Discovery Image courtesy Teledyne Marine New Products Teledyne Marine had its traditional mega-booth at Oi, busy start to ? nish. Image courtesy Greg Trauthwein offers quality sub-bottom pro? ling capability without the need tion of offshore windfarms. GeoPulse 2 introduces new
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March 2024 - Marine Technology Reporter page: 42NEW TECH OCEANOLOGY INTERNATIONAL 2024 Image courtesy Greg Trauthwein Image courtesy BIRNS MacArtney launches the new ultra-compact ø12.7 mm SubConn Nano connector. Innovative connectivity built on 45 years of ? eld-proven and market-trusted design. Image courtesy MacArtney Birns celebrated its 70th
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March 2024 - Marine Technology Reporter page: 41Image courtesy Outland Technology Image courtesy Exail Image courtesy Submaris and EvoLogics Vehicles The ROV-1500 from Outland Technology represents a leap forward in underwater robotics, a compact remotely operated vehicle (ROV) weighing in at less than 40 lbs (19kg) the ROV- 1500 is easy to transport
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March 2024 - Marine Technology Reporter page: 40NEW TECH OCEANOLOGY INTERNATIONAL 2024 All photos courtesy MTR unless otherwise noted NEW TECH, PARTNERSHIPS LAUNCH IN LONDON With Oceanology International now one month in the rear-view mirror, MTR takes a look at some of the interesting technologies launched before, during and after the London event.
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March 2024 - Marine Technology Reporter page: 39Photo courtesy Global Ocean Design Figure 7 A 35Ah AGM lead-acid battery is tested using the West Mountain Radio CBA to show the effect of simply ? lling the battery voids with mineral oil as a compensating ? uid. The CBA is programmed to cut-off at a voltage of 10.50v. The top line (red) shows the
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March 2024 - Marine Technology Reporter page: 38LANDER LAB #10 Photo courtesy West Mountain Radio Photo courtesy of Clarios/AutoBatteries.com Figure 6 The West Mountain Radio Computerized Battery Analyzer (CBA V) attaches to a Figure 5 laptop by a USB-B cable, and to a battery by Powerpole® Connectors. Exploded view of an AGM lead-acid battery.
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March 2024 - Marine Technology Reporter page: 37was contained in a low-cost plywood box potted with hot tar. A pressure-compensated pull-apart connector allowed the simple disconnect of the electrical leads as the vehicle re- leased from its ballast frame. (See Figure 4). Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) lead-acid batteries are con- structed differently
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March 2024 - Marine Technology Reporter page: 36LANDER LAB #10 Of special interest for marine applications, LiPo batteries are Shipping any kind of lithium battery can be a challenge, and offered in a “pouch” design, with a soft, ? at body. The pouch IATA regs vary with the batteries inside or outside an instru- is vacuum-sealed, with all voids ?
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March 2024 - Marine Technology Reporter page: 34include ? exibility of deployment location and tremen- alkaline and lithium cells. Secondary cells can be recharged dous sea? oor persistence. Stored electrical pow- by application of reverse current from a charger. The interior er in batteries permit the untethered operation of anode and cathode plates
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March 2024 - Marine Technology Reporter page: 33regulated industry in the world.” How- ever, commercial success depends on many factors, not least a predictable OPEX. Over the past four years, SMD has worked with Oil States Industries to calculate cost per tonne ? gures for prospective customers. Patania II uses jet water pumps to Oil States’
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March 2024 - Marine Technology Reporter page: 32FEATURE SEABED MINING by a sea? oor plume from its pilot collection system test. pact, nodule collection system that utilizes mechanical and The Metals Company recently signed a binding MoU with hydraulic technology. Paci? c Metals Corporation of Japan for a feasibility study on The company’s SMD
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March 2024 - Marine Technology Reporter page: 31The Allseas-designed production system consists of the Hidden Gem production vessel at the surface, an airlift riser system and jumper hose, and the pilot nodule collector vehicle at the sea? oor. Image courtesy of Allseas www.marinetechnologynews.com 31 MTR #3 (18-33).indd 31 4/4/2024 2:12:41
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March 2024 - Marine Technology Reporter page: 30FEATURE SEABED MINING bilical. It has passive heave compensation which nulli? es the necott. “The focus since then has been on scaling while en- wave, current and vessel motions that in? uence loads in the suring the lightest environmental impact,” says The Metals power umbilical. The LARS can
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March 2024 - Marine Technology Reporter page: 29n January, Norway said “yes” to sea- bed mining, adding its weight to the momentum that is likely to override the calls for a moratorium by over 20 countries and companies such as I Google, BMW, Volvo and Samsung. Those against mining aim to protect the unique and largely unknown ecology of the sea?
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March 2024 - Marine Technology Reporter page: 25Auerbach explained that ideally, “one ? ed layers of geothermal activity,” noted changes over an area of 8,000 km2. They would have both instruments: seismom- Skett, “and the change in salinity and dis- found up to seven km3 of displaced ma- eters to detect and locate subsurface ac- solved particles for
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March 2024 - Marine Technology Reporter page: 19About the Author vey with the pipe tracker is not required, resulting in signi? - Svenn Magen Wigen is a Cathodic Protection and corrosion control cant cost savings, mainly related to vessel charter. expert having worked across The major advantage of using FiGS on any type of subsea engineering, design
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March 2024 - Marine Technology Reporter page: 18TECH FEATURE IMR There are also weaknesses in terms of accuracy because of FiGS Operations and Bene? ts signal noise and the ability to detect small ? eld gradients. In Conventional approaches to evaluating cathodic protection this process there is a risk that possible issues like coating (CP)
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March 2024 - Marine Technology Reporter page: 17• Integrity assessment, and otherwise covered, e.g., by rock dump. As for depletion of • Mitigation, intervention and repair. sacri? cial anodes, this can be dif? cult or even impossible to Selecting the best method for collecting the data these work- estimate due to poor visibility, the presence of
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March 2024 - Marine Technology Reporter page: 15came to Teledyne Webb Research from Lockheed Martin. He simultaneously for months at a time, extending deployments earned his Bachelor of Science in Electrical even in remote locations like the Antarctic. Engineering and Mechatronics at Villanova And for users who tend to operate in areas with drastic
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March 2024 - Marine Technology Reporter page: 11assist in identifying mines and act as a neutralization device. About the Author Bottom mines pose even greater chal- David R. Strachan is a defense analyst and founder of lenges. Unlike contact mines, bottom Strikepod Systems, a research and strategic advisory mines utilize a range of sensors to