Saft batteries take to the seas with Royal Caribbean International
Saft batteries take to the seas with Royal Caribbean International
2 Pages• Saft SPH 190 Ni-Cd cells supply at least 30 minutes of power at 188 kW • Each main battery is made up of 616 cells providing a nominal voltage of 1.2 V and a capacity at C5 rate of 190 Ah • Nine smaller UPS on each ship contain Saft SPH cells with capacities ranging from 13 kW to 27 kW • Compact batteries are an important consideration on board a ship, where space is tight • The SPH range offers a 20-year life span with low maintenance SPH rechargeable nickel- cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries provide backup power for on four Radiance Class luxury cruise ships. Backup for critical systems Four luxury cruise ships have been fitted with Saft SPH Ni-Cd batteries to provide power for main backup and UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) systems. With worldwide cruising schedules, weighing 90,000 tonne
