Danfoss Debuts New Line of Liquid-Cooled System Modules at the 2023 Mari-Tech Conference

Summary

April 18, 2023 - At the Mari-Tech 2023 Conference and Exhibition in Vancouver, British Columbia, April 18-20, Danfoss Power Electronics and Drives segment will debut the iC7 Series liquid-cooled system modules. The modules combine the world’s highest power density, industry-leading liquid-cooled thermal management, unmatched security and easy system integration to deliver a drive with superior performance and which requires less room—for an industry where space is worth its weight in gold.

The iC7 series liquid-cooled system modules deliver world-class precision in motor control and modular control capacity. Secure-by-design, each iC7 drive is equipped with market-leading hardware-based protection against unauthorized access with a built-in crypto chip on the control unit. It uses a microSD card to copy settings, log data, download software and activate additional features – all protected by the crypto chip ensuring end-to-end encrypted data transfer.

The iC7-Marine uncovers new marine performance levels, providing customers with confidence when it comes to defense and protection of their business, with the highest quality and reliable ultra-compact drives.

In addition to showcasing the next generation of drive technology, Danfoss will also feature VACON NX Series, which has been driving decarbonization through electrification. The Danfoss VACON product line offers a complete range; the DC/DC converters, drives, active front ends, and grid converters are all based on the same platform and are flexible and scalable. The savings in expensive diesel fuels, zero emissions and much lower operating noise levels are all benefits of an investment in electrification.

Retrofitting older vessels with new power systems can help comply with initiatives put forth by many ports and municipalities to decrease carbon emissions and noise volume from vessels. Danfoss helped PortsToronto, which was faced with this challenge and was looking to fully decarbonize and retrofit the formerly diesel-powered Marilyn Bell I ferry. The ferry was retrofitted with the VACON NX Series and experienced a reduction of direct emissions by approximately 530 tons per year.

The vessel makes four round trips per hour during a 19-hour day and recharges each time it docks at the mainland via an automated 400 kW pantograph charging system. This created a shore-to-vessel DC connection, the first of its kind in North America, which integrated with the Danfoss electrification system, utilizing the active front end module to convert the AC utility power to DC power for use by the vessel systems. As soon as the vessel docks and the vehicle ramp is lowered, the vessel starts charging via the pantograph, initiated using wireless communication between the vessel and the equipment on shore.

From conception to installation, Danfoss’ VACON Common DC-Bus electrification products worked seamlessly to make it possible for the Marilyn Bell I to be powered only by electricity from clean wind and solar sources, eliminating greenhouse gas emissions entirely.

The marine industry is getting more intelligent, necessitating drives that come with built-in software capabilities and top-level computing power, including smart algorithms that provide superior speed, torque control and accuracy. No matter what the application, Danfoss can help marine customers improve the efficiency, safety and reliability of their offshore vessels.
 

About Danfoss

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption and enable electrification. Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities. Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 40,000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.