Color Hybrid is the world’s largest plug-in hybrid ferry. It sails between Sandefjord, Norway and
Stømstad, Sweden and has full battery operation in and out of the fjord to Sandefjord inner
harbor. This means that the ship can operate on battery power when entering and leaving Sandefjord inner harbor, reducing local emissions and noise during battery operation.
The ship has a capacity of 2,000 passengers and 500 cars. It is 160 meters long with a beam of 27,1
meters. Frese has been part of the project from the beginning and has worked closely with Fosen Yard and Ulstein Group on the design and implementation of efficient and project-specific technical solutions throughout all project stages.
The task was to improve the vessel’s environmental performance and operational efficiency, which is why Frese was selected to deliver products for both below-deck and above-deck applications.
Solution
Frese has delivered a wide range of automatic, pressure independent balancing valves counting
the Frese OPTIMA Compact, Frese SIGMA Compact and Frese ALPHA HCR. The valves used above
deck are a part of the accommodations counting the central heating and chilled water systems.
Below deck Frese has delivered valves for the low temperature cooling water systems, chilled water
systems, battery cooling and waste heat recovery water system.
