MT30 Marine gas turbine

The MT30 has been developed to meet the growing demand for higher powers in the 34-40MW range, and can be configured for mechanical or generator drive. The engine is a member of the Rolls-Royce Trent engine family that has accumulated over 30 million flying hours since entry into service in 1996, and has outstanding thermal efficiency.

Features

• Delivers 36MW flat rated to 38°C and 40MW at 15°C (ISO)

• Excellent performance retention - full power through life

• Over 40 per cent thermal efficiency

• Modular design for simplified maintenance

• Self-contained, single lift package with simplified ship interface 

Compact and lightweight, the MT30 gas generator and power turbine unit together weigh just over 6 tonnes and is made up of seven major modules - making it ideal for vessels requiring power dense, low maintenance propulsion systems.

Now at sea powering USS Freedom, the US Navy's monohull Littoral Combat Ship (LCS1), the MT30 has also been selected for other leading naval programmes and will power the Royal Navy's future aircraft carriers and the US Navy's DDG 1000 multi mission destroyers.

The engine is American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) type approved at a maximum continuous rating of 36MW up to ambient temperatures of 37.8°C and 40MW at 15°C (ISO), and is Lloyds approved and DNV design assessed.

Support

Rolls-Royce gas turbines are supported worldwide by the Rolls-Royce global service network. A range of tailored maintenance packages are available to drive down through life costs.

(Images top left & centre - LCS1 & DDG 1000 courtesy Lockheed Martin, top right - CVF courtesy Thales)