Shaft Generator / PTO
medium
Power take-off generator driven by main engine shaft
8000h
Service Interval
25 yr
Typical Lifetime
Typical Manufacturers
ABB
Siemens
Hyundai
Known Models (3)
ABB AMG 1600
1600 kW
· 1600.0 kW
· Electrical (440V/60Hz)
Common Failures:
- • Bearing failure
- • Winding insulation breakdown
- • Frequency converter fault
- • Coupling vibration
Service: Shaft generator with frequency converter; monitor insulation resistance.
Spares: ABB: Dichtungs-Elemente und Verschleißmesswerkzeuge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 4-8 Wochen.
Hyundai HFC7 Series
800 kW
· 800.0 kW
· Electrical (440V/60Hz)
Common Failures:
- • Bearing temperature alarm
- • Insulation resistance low
- • Voltage regulator fault
Service: Korean-built shaft generator; common on Hyundai-built vessels.
Spares: Hyundai: Dichtungs-Elemente und Verschleißmesswerkzeuge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 4-8 Wochen.
Siemens 1FJ6 Series
1200 kW
· 1200.0 kW
· Electrical (440V/60Hz)
Common Failures:
- • Stator winding overheating
- • Bearing wear
- • AVR malfunction
- • Brush wear (if slip-ring)
Service: Siemens shaft generator; IR test annually; check AVR settings.
Spares: Siemens: Dichtungs-Elemente und Verschleißmesswerkzeuge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 4-8 Wochen.