Marine hybrid module SH450

The SH450 module, with 8 kW of electric power, has been designed to easily adapt to any type of heat engine and transmission. The mounted electric engine has a double function: it can work as an electric engine in electric propulsion mode, and as a generator in thermal propulsion or standard mode. As a result, a zero-emissions navigation is possible when needed. This hybrid module combines three use modes differentiated between them: Electric propulsion, to navigate with zero emissions and without the noise of the main engine. Main engine propulsion which uses the electric engine to charge the batteries. Booster function which adds an extra torque to the transmission line when an increase of acceleration is required. Functioning The connection between the module and the engine is controlled by a pneumatic system which acts on an integrated clutch. When the engine is uncoupled, it disconnects from the transmission line and enables to operate the vessel through the electric engine in the module. When the vessel is operated through the heat engine (the clutch is coupled to the hybrid module) the electric engine of the module becomes the generator and charges the batteries. The third use of this module allows to operate the main engine along with the electric engine, obtaining an increase of the available total power (booster function).