Energy-saving MHCs from Gottwald

摘要

With its new hybrid drive, Gottwald Port Technology demonstrates that improved energy efficiency contributes to both the economical and environmentally compatible operation of mobile harbour cranes. This technology uses state-of-the-art diesel generators in connection with dynamic brake resistors and short-term energy storage to achieve fuel savings in the double-digit percentage range.rnThis is shown by the results of comprehensive tests carried out with a diesel-electric Model 6 crane, completed by Gottwald. The result is that Gottwald is able to improve the efficiency of mobile harbour cranes which cannot be hooked up to an external power supply due to the quay infrastructure, which empowers terminal operators to sustainably reduce fuel consumption, fuel costs and exhaust gas emissions. By the same token, Gottwald makes it possible for terminal operators to be in a strong position when it comes to negotiating terminal concessions.