Clean AC power is essential for the reliable and efficient operation of electrical equipment. The Port of Shanghai, the busiest port in the world in terms of cargo throughput, uses a movable 2000 kVA shore power supply system with Vacon AC drives to supply electricity from the national grid to the ships in dock. This miniature electricity substation is green not only in colour but also in terms of the benefits it brings: low exhaust emissions, costs and noise.

1. VACON CASE STUDY
THE PORT OF SHANGHAI
CLEAN POWER FOR THE LARGEST
PORT IN THE WORLD
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CLIENT NAME: The Port of Shanghai
SEGMENT: Marine & Offshore
PRODUCTS USED: VACON® NXP
LOCATION: Shanghai, China
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2. VACON CASE STUDY
THE PORT OF SHANGHAI
KEY FACTS OF CLIENT:
• Average of nearly 170 large ships (as well as many more
smaller ones) dock in Shanghai each day
• Annual import/export trade through Shanghai accounts for
¼ of China’s total foreign trade per year
• Largest port in the world in terms of cargo throughput,
largest container port
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3. VACON CASE STUDY
THE PORT OF SHANGHAI
CHALLENGE:
• Large ships have vast range of electrical requirements while
at berth
• To provide power to ships at berth without creating excessive
exhaust emissions and noise
• Avoid using expensive high-octane fuel
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4. VACON CASE STUDY
THE PORT OF SHANGHAI
SOLUTION:
• VACON NXP AC drives are key component in
design of 2000 kVA shore power supply
system developed by Shanghai port and
Wuhan Guide
• All large ships owned by members of
Shanghai Port International group will
eliminate 33,800 tons of harmful substances
and 113,150 tons of CO2
• Efficient and stable power supply increases
reliability and reduces noise and vibrations
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5. VACON CASE STUDY
THE PORT OF SHANGHAI
FOR FULL STORY:
http://www.vacon.com/Vacon/media/References/Clean-power-for-the-largest-port-in-world/
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