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by David Tinsley, technical editor as to existing gas turbines. The MT30 has been engineered to meet the needs of naval ships and sophisticated commercial vessels alike. While suited to surface combatants in the shape of frigates, destroyers and air- craft carriers, and fast naval auxiliaries and logistics vessels, the main target applications in the civil domain are cruise ships, full-displacement fast RoPax vessels, high-speed monohull ferries and also large LNG carriers. Rolls-Royce is thereby intent on break- Investment in Design • By David Tinsley Rolls-Royce Gas Turbines Air-to-Sea Technology Transfer As a response to the marine market's demand for higher power concentrations and increased plant reliability, deliver- able at competitive cost, the new offer- ing from Rolls-Royce is stimulating fresh interest within a conservative ship- ping industry in gas turbine-based solu- tions. Building on the company's huge investments in aero engine technology over the past decade, the MT30 gas tur- bine has been specifically prepared for shipboard applications, combining power density and operating attributes in a manner intended to widen the appeal of gas turbine power among the maritime community. With 36-MW obtainable from a compact unit of barely 9-m (30- ft) in length, a claimed consumption rate of 0.2()7-kg/kWh at maximum output, and 80-percent parts commonality with a proven aero engine of outstanding relia- bility. the MT30 holds promise as a challenger to diesel plant options as well y\MSHS„ \ r.DMPANIFS / MOTOR-SERVICES HUGO STAMP, INC. ISO 9002 Certified AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTORS & SERVICE CENTER MAN B&W • SULZER • NAPIER • KBB • ABB • LASER ALIGNMENT • BOLL blLTRATION • DEUTZ ENGINE SALES AND SERVICE Circle 243 on Reader Service Card • Visit www.maritimereporterinfo.com Maritime Reporter & Engineering News When you need genuine S.E.M.T. Pielstick spare parts and quality service, the experienced service teams of MOTOR-SERVICES HUGO STAMP are now available to you when and where you need them. The MSHS Group of Companies offers turnkey diesel engine repairs and scheduled maintenance overhauls. Our unparalleled scope of services ranges from authorized turbocharger sales and repairs Boll Filtration systems, governor repairs to in-house customs and bonded services. For more information, go to www.mshscompanies.com to 1-800-622-6747
