Danfoss Editron

EDITRON is the world’s most sophisticated electric drivetrain system, designed, manufactured and delivered by Danfoss Editron.
Our unique approach delivers maximum efficiency, reduced size and weight, and continual improvements for customers.
Our sophisticated software controls and optimizes each individual component of an electric or hybrid drivetrain. This leads to much more intelligent management of power distribution.

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Our unique EDITRON system is suitable for hybrid and electric systems. It has been designed from the ground up to ensure maximum efficiency at real-world load speeds. The software-based approach allows for greater intelligent management of power distribution, delivering superior performance in even the most demanding situations. Our platform makes system integration quick and easy including handling monitoring, diagnostics and set-up.

While the system is compact and lightweight, it is engineered for harsh operating conditions in heavy-duty applications. A high tolerance to shocks and vibrations means excellent reliability, while all the components are liquid-cooled, guaranteeing reliability. This is throughout a wide ambient temperature range and broad set of environments. All of this directly results in a significantly longer lifespan than traditional hydraulic machines.

The EDITRON system is comprised of components designed in-house with high IP-classes. In the marine, off-highway and transportation markets it uses synchronous reluctance assisted permanent magnet technology on machines up to 1MW. While in the renewables sector the system runs on permanent magnet technology on machines over 1MW.

EDITRON marine system benefits

Lower fuel consumption
Reduced CO2 and small particle emissions
Space and weight savings
Quick and easy installation
Lower maintenance costs
Less noise
Improved passenger experience

EDITRON transportation system benefits

Lower fuel/energy consumption
Reduced CO2 and small particle emissions
Space and weight savings
Improved handling and drive performance
Higher efficiency
Less audible noise
Lower maintenance costs

EDITRON off-highway system benefits

Lower fuel/energy consumption
Reduced CO2 and small particle emissions
Space and weight savings
Improved handling and drive performance
Higher efficiency
Less audible noise
Lower maintenance costs

EDITRON renewables system benefits

Higher efficiency
Reduced noise, weight and size compared to traditional machinery
Reduced CO2 and small particle emissions
No gearbox needed
Versatile and easily adaptable to customers’ requirements

EDITRON marine system

We work with vessel owners, operators and shipyards to deliver custom hybrid and electric powertrain systems. This is for new and converted marine vessels around the world. In a revolutionary approach for smaller vessels, we offer a DC-grid hybrid propulsion solution. This is highly flexible and easy to manage. Our EDITRON marine system is capable of meeting impressive weight, size and fuel consumption targets. It has a power range of up to 4000kW. This allows owners and operators to benefit from lower costs and longer lifetimes without compromising on customer experience.

EDITRON off-highway system

Companies, cities and countries around the world continue to set CO2 reduction targets. The demand for electric and hybrid machines grows stronger. Therefore, our diverse product portfolio enables us to be a leading player in the off-highway market. The EDITRON off-highway system provides outstanding efficiency and is designed to operate in harsh environments. Such as those operated in by heavy equipment used in the harbor and mining, marine oil and gas and construction machine sectors. The power range of the EDITRON off-highway system is 30-1000kW.

EDITRON transportation system

There are many benefits to our EDITRON transportation system, which has a power range of 30-1000kW. Its highly-efficient technology reduces fuel consumption and prolongs operational range, all while emitting zero emissions. Meanwhile, the sophisticated control and monitoring software is capable of running self-diagnosis and constantly monitors. It reports on motor temperature, power situation and remaining mileage. This is greatly reducing the risk of sudden failure and improving overall efficiency. Additionally, it also boosts available low speed torque when accelerating, improving on the performance of traditional combustion engines. Additionally, it also boosts available low speed torque when accelerating, improving on the performance of traditional combustion engines.

EDITRON renewables system

Our EDITRON renewables system is a perfect choice for hydro power plants. While our current business is focused on the hydro sector, we envisage opportunities arising in many other markets. For instance, isolated grids and energy storage, as well as in tidal and wave energy. With a power range up to 10,000kW, our platform is versatile. As well as, capable of being easily retrofitted into existing powerhouse buildings. It is also reliable due to the lack of gearbox and reduced electronic power components. Our product range covers generators for conventional vertical and horizontal applications. Additionally, for submerged units such as bulb turbines.

Serial hybrid system

Serial hybrid is a system where power is changed from mechanical power to electrical power then back to mechanical power. There where the power is needed. This means there is a generator connected to the ICE (internal combustion engine). The electric motors are connected to the load (wheels, propulsion, hydraulic pump etc.), inverters controlling both generators and motors. In addition, there is energy storage (battery, supercapacitor) connected between the generator and load.

In this kind of system, the ICE can run independently of the load. It can run at constant speed at optimum operation point when power is needed. Then on light load it can be run on idle or even shut down completely. This kind of operation is made possible with the energy storage that buffers the load need from the diesel. Both peak loads and start up power can be fed from the energy storage unit.

The generator that is connected to the ICE can be used also as a motor allowing start/stop functionality.

Features and benefits

ICE can be run in isolation from the load

Variable speed operation
Start/stop functionality
Fuel savings
Reduced wear
Less noise

Full electric operation possible

Less noise
No emissions

Peak loads can be fed from the energy storage unit

Reduced size or increased performance from the ICE
High productivity

Energy that is normally wasted can be stored

Better responsiveness, control and reaction times

Parallel hybrid system

In parallel hybrid systems there is one electric machine that acts as either a generator or motor. This depends on the operation point. This machine is connected to the ICE and the load is connected to the ICE/generator pair. The electric machine is connected to energy storage by the inverter. The inverter controls when the energy storage is charged (generator) and discharged (motor).

This energy storage unit can be used to support the ICE. In situations when the load is higher, reducing the load and load peaks handled by the ICE. It then recharges when the ICE load is lower.

Features and benefits

Increased total peak power
The same or even better performance from a smaller ICE
Fuel savings and less emissions
ICE can be run at lower speed on low loads
Lower noise, lower emissions and fuel consumption

Full electric system

Full electric system consists of energy storage, electric machines running the load (wheels, hydraulic pump, propulsion, etc.) and inverters controlling the electric machine. Energy storage is usually charged from the grid and used to feed the load in question. The inverter is used to control the electric machine running the load.

In full electric systems all the loads are electrically driven. Energy recovery is possible from electrical braking or other deceleration functions.

Features and benefits

Emission- free operation
Low noise
Fast response time
Lower maintenance costs
Higher productivity
Better performance

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Case studies

Taipei buses driving the electrical bus revolution

The city Taipai in Taiwan turned to Danfoss Editron. Asking them to power their first line of all-electric bus line with Editron's drivetrain system. With this system the buses have no emissions and can run over 260km at full capacity and 300km when empty.
The future of underground mining vehicles is here

Hermann Paus Maschinenfabrik GmbH (Paus), a producer of specialist machines and vehicles for the mining and tunneling sectors, has developed a fully-electric MinCa 5.1 off-highway vehicle, which is powered by our EDITRON drivetrain system.
Finland’s oldest ferry goes all-electric

Danfoss Editron supplied a zero-emission electric drivetrain system for Finland's oldest ferry. The Föri ferry replaced the diesel engine with electrical one, recognizing the need for cleaner, more efficient vessel.
Danfoss electrifying excavators

Transforming diesel-powered excavators into full electric earth moving machines. This is key in meeting the Norwegian government’s new policy on zero emission construction sites.
Steadfast commitment to sustainable forestry

Logset, a Finnish forest machine manufacturer, partners with Danfoss Editron to develop the most powerful forest machine in the world without compromising the integrity of the harvested trees.
Danfoss powers Asia’s first E-ferry in Taiwan

Replacing diesel with electricity - an efficient and cost-effective solution for reducing ferry emissions.

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News

Sweden’s largest hybrid-electric car ferry

Monday, July 22, 2019

Danfoss Editron has provided the electric power equipment for Tellus, which will become Sweden’s largest hybrid-electric car ferry when it shortly enters passenger operations. The 328-foot ferry will be capable of transporting up to 297 passengers and 80 cars per journey on the 1.15-mile Gullmarsleden route linking Uddevalla to Lysekil.
Finnish Ferry getting a diesel-electrical drivetrain system

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

The Prostvik 1 ferry, which operates in Finland’s Turku archipelago, was provided with a diesel-electrical drivetrain system by Danfoss Editron. Additionally, the whole diesel-powered propulsion of the ferry will be replaced with this new electrical system to improve its efficiency and reduce emission.
New electric generator to double lifespan of Finnish hydro plant

Monday, March 25, 2019

Danfoss Editron is demonstrating how electrification technology can extend the life of hydropower plants by providing two electric generators to Finnish energy group KSS Energia.

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Danfoss Editron

Danfoss Editron is taking fuel savings and energy efficiency to the next level. We specialize in hybrid and electric powertrain systems for marine, off-highway and commercial transport markets. Our mission is to end pollution through electrification.

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