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Marelli Motori Supports Hydropower in Zimbabwe, Critical Power Generation in Ukraine and Peru 

December 18, 2024 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Marelli Motori Supports Hydropower in Zimbabwe, Critical Power Generation in Ukraine and Peru 

Marelli Motori, a leading Italy-based manufacturer of industrial motors, generators and electromechanical products, many of which are permanent-magnet topologies, reports several notable placements of its products recently. They involve synchronous permanent-magnet generators for an important hydro plant in Africa, also for a new power plant in Peru, and alternators for power generation equipment destined to provide critical support to avoid hunger in Ukraine. A strategic focus of the company is on permanent magnet technology for industrial power. […]

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Curtiss-Wright Applies Canned Motor Technology to Offshore Oilfield for Petrobas 

March 27, 2024 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Curtiss-Wright Applies Canned Motor Technology to Offshore Oilfield for Petrobas 

While advancements in electrification often conjure up visions of electric vehicles, they also take place in many industrial applications as electromechanical systems increasingly replace hydraulic power. A fresh example is electrification of legacy hydraulic apparatus in the offshore oilfields of Brazil. Curtiss-Wright announced in February that is has signed a technology cooperation agreement with Petroleo Brasileiro, known as Petrobas, to design, manufacture, test and provide operational support for a Subsea Canned Motor Boosting System, to be deployed mudline at a Petrobras production field in the Campos Basin. […]