Is lithium battery technology a good choice for a new ship?

Analysing the track-records and press releases of recent new ship builds, it can be affirmed that lithium battery technology is the current commercial solution constituting the best compromise in terms of weight, space, performance, and cost [8, 11, 13].

Can a lithium battery be used in a marine system?

Since most of the electrical issues with the integration of lithium batteries in traditional marine systems arise with battery disconnection, splitting and sharing a common charge bus with the engine starting SLA battery is a very simple and effective way of addressing the matter.

How do I get a reference voltage from a lithium bank?

As long as a power source only charges the lithium bank, the reference voltage can normally be obtained from the bank. The alternative is getting it from the DC charge busbar, which is the same, but upstream of the feed line and disconnector.

How to choose a battery for a ship?

Battery Selection Criteria for Ship Applications Battery performance depends on the chemical composition, technology, and system arrangement. The design process can be divided into two phases, cell selection and system selection.

Which RORO reference battery installation will be delivered in 2024?

A more recent RoRo reference battery installation is the 117 m RoRoPax, vessel designed for the operator “Molslinjen” to be delivered in 2024. This ship foresees the installation of the “Enchandia” battery energy storage system (ESS) with a total capacity of 7000 kWh.

How do you judge a battery for transport applications?

One of the main parameters by which to judge a battery for transport applications is the specific energy, i.e., the energy content linked to its dimensions (Wh/m 3 or Wh/L) and weight (Wh/kg). Figure 7 shows the average specific energy values for various rechargeable battery cell technologies.