Total Onboard Power Solutions (TOPS)

Total Onboard Power Solutions (TOPS)

Advancing the drive for more efficient, quieter, power-dense propulsion.

Kohler and Leonardo DRS, both cutting edge industry power system partners, provide advanced propulsion system configurations that would include hybrid electric drive (HED) to provide a more pleasurable experience for the customer while reducing environmental impact. Low-speed cruising under electric propulsion provides the quietest and most fuel efficient operation, while minimizing emissions that can be reduced to zero in port if an energy storage system is included.

Economic benefits are derived from load-leveling, peak-shaving and spinning reserve functionality. With an energy storage solution, the generators can be smaller sized or fewer in number to handle the base load.  The system can shave the peaks or level the load on the generators to reduce fuel consumption, emissions, wear and tear and maintenance on the engines, and spinning reserve will improve propulsion response time and provide backup power. The main diesel engines can be used for high-speed transiting with regeneration functionality. The system will seamlessly shift between modes, based on the power and operating demands and provide the following benefits:

  • Maximized fuel economy, leading to lowest operating costs and maximum range
  • Silent operation under electric drive
  • Zero emissions under electric drive in port
  • Minimized stress on the propulsion components, leading to reduced maintenance and replacement costs
  • Increased redundancy in the propulsion system
  • Reduced generator acquisition costs

Combined engineering intellect of Kohler and Leonardo DRS

“TOPS” stands for Total Onboard Power Solutions and offers the OEM a wide selection of power generation, power conditioning as well as power management & controls to handle all onboard Power needs.

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Products

PA44-625 AC PM MotorPA44-625 AC PM Motor - The Leonardo DRS PA series Permanent Magnet (PM) motors are designed to maximize the benefits of PM technology with direct water cooling.  
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PA57-1000 AC PM MotorPA57-1000 AC PM Motor -Inherently more efficient, this PM motor is one of the most power dense motors available in industry today. At 750 pounds the PA57-1000 motor produces 1.3 horsepower per lb. at 4000 rpm.  
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PR120-1600 AC Drilling Mud Pump MotorPR120-1600 AC Drilling Mud Pump Motor - The Leonadro DRS PR series Permanent Magnet (PM) motors are designed to maximize the benefits of a direct drive mud pump configuration.  
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PR120-1150 AC Drilling Mud Pump MotorPR120-1150 AC Drilling Mud Pump Motor - Leonardo DRS power-dense permanent magnet systems are ideal for hybrid electric drive and integrated electric drive naval propulsion.  
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Electrical Equipment VPI ServicesElectrical Equipment VPI Services - Leonardo DRS, an experienced manufacturer of power equipment and rotating machinery, provides VPI services for motor, generators, and transformers. 
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Hybrid Electric Drive (Part 1)

Leonardo DRS provides hybrid electric drive (HED) ship propulsion solutions systems that deliver advantages in flexibility, modularity and commonality; supporting requirements for fuel savings and growing power efficiency demands on future ships.

Hybrid Electric Drive (Part 2)

Leonardo DRS provides hybrid electric drive (HED) ship propulsion solutions systems that deliver advantages in flexibility, modularity and commonality; supporting requirements for fuel savings and growing power efficiency demands on future ships.

Hybrid Electric Demonstration

Our HED solutions deliver advantages in flexibility, modularity and commonality; supporting requirements for fuel savings and growing power efficiency demands on future ships.