19 Feb 2013
Powered by GE Technology, Australia's Largest Desalination Plant Comes On-stream, Helping to Solve Local Fresh Water Shortages
PARIS-February 19, 2013-GE's Power Conversion business (NYSE: GE) was instrumental in bringing Australia's largest seawater desalination plant into operation by providing technology that provides a rainfall independent water supply to complement catchments and storages in the area around Melbourne.
14 Feb 2013
GE Power Conversion Completes Trials of Advanced Linear Induction Machine, a Core Component in New Aircraft Catapults
PARIS-February 14, 2013-Stall testing on a new advanced linear induction machine, a core component in the EMCAT (Electro Magnetic CATapult) launch track system designed to launch manned and unmanned aircraft from various platforms, has been successfully completed by its developer, GE Power Conversion (NYSE: GE). Catapults incorporating the powerful new medium voltage advanced linear induction machine (MV ALIM) will be capable of launching aircraft as large as the latest F35-C from aircraft carriers, while smaller versions (EMKITs) will be used to launch unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from mobile or fixed installations.
24 Jan 2013
GE Upgrades Integrated Platform Management System on board Royal Fleet Auxiliary's Fleet Tankers with Technology Update
PARIS—January 24, 2013—GE's Power Conversion (NYSE:GE) business has started fitting the latest generation of Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS) to the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) ships WAVE KNIGHT and WAVE RULER.
14 Jan 2013
GE Technology to Drive World's Largest Wastewater Treatment Plant in Abu Dhabi
- Eight Vertical Variable-Speed GE Power Conversion Drive Trains to Power the STEP Feed Pipeline Project
- Solutions Increase Energy Efficiency, Lower Maintenance and Control Plant Water Flow
- Strengthens Presence of GE's Power Conversion Business in the Middle East Water Industry
6 Nov 2012
GE to Power US Navy's Latest Amphibious Assault Flagship—Continues to Provide Strong Defense Capabilities Worldwide
- GE's Hybrid Propulsion Selected Following Impressive Fuel Economy Figures on the USS Makin Island (LHD-8)
- Previous Project has Saved the U.S. Navy more than 4 Million Gallons of Fuel in 7 months
- Announcement Comes on Heels of Contract for Hybrid Propulsion Systems for the U.K.'s Royal Fleet Auxiliary's New Fleet of Military Afloat Reach and Sustainability Tankers
31 Oct 2012
GE Technology Helps Chinese Steel Mill Meet Construction Industry's Demand
- GE's Power Conversion Business Calls Local Resources Key to Project's Success
- Kunsteel Mill Produces Section Steel for China's Construction Industry
- GE Automation and Drive Systems Tested in Record Time
24 Oct 2012
UK's Royal Fleet Auxiliary New Fleet of Tankers to Use GE Drive Technology for Energy Efficient Hybrid Propulsion
- GE's Electrical Propulsion Drive Train Selected for Royal Fleet Auxiliary's New Fleet of Support Tankers
- Order Highlights How GE's Technology is Helping to Drive the Global Naval Sector
22 Oct 2012
GE Showcases Futuristic Technologies That Could Set New Standards in Electrical Naval Propulsion
- GE Systems Include Some of the Most Advanced and Respected Solutions in Every Part of the Power Generation and Propulsion Arena
- GE Helps the World's Navies Increase Operational Dependability, Financial Efficiency and Respect for the Environment in Terms of Emissions and Fuel Economy
PARIS-October 22, 2012-There's a new era dawning for naval engineering and propulsion.