Octopus® Series

The Maritime & Offshore Battery System

The world’s safest battery system

Whether you are a system integrator, a ship design & engineering company, a
shipyard or a ship owner, chances are that you have a keen eye for vessel innovations
and, perhaps, are interested in sustainable shipping. This battery brochure is for you.

EST-Floattech develops and delivers state-of-the-art energy storage systems (ESS)

for all maritime and offshore markets. Introducing the Octopus: the new, powerful,
flexible and safe energy storage platform.

The technical design choices

for the Octopus® ESS start

with a high performance

Cell Module
Safety battery cell, knowledge and

many integrated fail-safes.

The result: the world’s safest,

DNV certified Li-Ion ESS.

Battery application System on board

What is the Octopus®? Example
Octopus is a new battery management platform suitable to integrate and If you operate a fully electric vessel and you also
operate different types of batteries and electric power configurations for have a hybrid ship and another vessel that needs
the maritime industry.
some auxiliary power and maybe you’re building a
new vessel that will sail on, say, hydrogen, your crew
Thanks to is flexible design, it is also suitable for future vessel and offshore
applications and for different types of chemicals (NMC, LFP, LTO, Solid State). and technical office staff will find it very easy to work
with all four battery systems. Not only because they
are very low in maintenance, but especially because
What does this mean? all interfaces are the same.
Working with EST-Floattech’s Octopus means you have one platform
suitable for virtually any ship type and propulsion system. With this platform
you will always get the best battery system for your application while
ensuring that control, monitoring, accessibility and ease of operating stays
the same across your fleet.

A key feature is the interface with the customer’s own onboard systems:
it has commonality, meaning that the basic software and hardware is the
same for the battery system of your choice.
 The System
Octopus®: Quality design and integration for marine applications

Octopus® Energy Storage System
EST-Floattech’s 30+ years of experience in marine system
integration combines state-of-the-art battery technology with
unparalleled customer service in every step of the shipbuilding
process, from conceptual design to sea trials and operations.
Our ESS uses a string controller (SC) for integration with the ship’s
system, is modular, adaptable to different purposes and is DNV
approved (pending) for maximum safety.
Our system is developed for use in maritime applications, such as
fully electric or hybrid propulsion (combined with diesel, hydrogen
or methanol systems).
The SC collects and processes all battery module data and features
redundant sensors & safety mechanisms. It can switch a battery string on
or off.
Smooth interfacing with the ship’s energy management system is
possible through Modbus TCP / IP communication. The SC is powered by a
redundant 24Vdc supply. Pre-charging is built in (standard!), enabling start-
up from black-out.
Modular and adaptable design
Our modular and adaptable design can meet different mechanical and
electrical requirements. Three main configurations are commonly used in
order to integrate the ESS into the ship’s power distribution system:

AC bus DC bus DC bus

String Controller Active front-end DC/DC converter SC: 52V - 1kV

The SC is responsible for communication
between the battery’s module controller
and the application’s power management SC: 52V - 1kV SC: 52V - 1kV
system. A String Controller transforms 1-18 modules
separate battery modules into a solid Energy
Storage System and adds another layer of
hardware and software safety. 1-18 modules 1-18 modules

The amount of modules in a string depends on AC or DC bus voltage requirements.

The strings can be connected in parallel to meet capacity or redundancy requirements.
 The Modules
Octopus® high power & high energy modules SAFE | RELIABLE | CERTIFIED

Octopus® modules Module Controller

By combining leading cell technology with in-house mechanical and String Controller Our new generation of Module Controllers results from
design, we created the Octopus® High Power and High Energy modules. Both modules of 10+ years of continuous development and experience
are safe by design due to multiple safety layers in mechanical design and software, with our proven Green Orca® battery system in 200+
meeting strict DNV and NMA class requirements. projects. The controller is essential for safe and optimal ESS
performance. Key features are:
Mechanical design - 24/7 cell balancing to ensure maximum
Due to our cell arrangement, we achieve a permanent ultra-low impedance power system up-time
path inside the battery module. The enclosure is integral part of the cooling - High resolution redundant individual cell
system, allowing extra heat dissipation and mechanical robustness. The aluminium voltage and temperature measurements
enclosure prevents ingress of water and dust. - Synchronised wide range current
measurement
- Redundant hardware and software safety layers
Battery Modules
(C-Ratings, Capacity)
The Octopus® High Energy and High In diesel-hybrid applications peak shaving reduces
Power battery modules use heavy duty generator size and increase efficiency. Our ESS can also
lithium NMC pouch cells, connected
be used for hotel loads, auxiliary equipment power or
in series, resulting in a gross energy
capacity of 10 kWh (HE) and 5.8 kWh spinning reserve.
(HP), both with a voltage of 52V.
Each string of battery modules has a String Controller which
collects all Module Controller data and calculates accurate
The Octopus series has maximum charge- and discharge ratings of 1.0C (High and real-time State of Charge (SoC), State of Health (SoH) &
Energy) and 3.0C (High Power). other information for optimal system integration.
 The Cells
Lithium NMC battery cells

Lithium NMC pouch cells Lifetime & Cycle Life

Octopus modules operate on high quality the Lithium Ion Polymer NMC Our cells have a Cycle Life¹ of approx. 4,800 cycles² and a DoD³ of
(Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide) pouch cells. The NMC chemistry has 80% at an EoL4 of 80%. Based on your operations we can predict the
a high energy density and overall strong performance while the pouch expected lifetime for your application with our simulation software.
shape ensures better heat dissipation resulting in excellent efficiency. NB With normal maritime use, lifetime expectancy can be 10+ years.

200.000

150.000

Cycle Life
100.000

50.000

5000
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Depth of Discharge

1) Cycle Life: the number of complete charge-discharge cycles a battery can perform by a
certain DoD (see table)
2) At 1C charge and discharge
3) Depth of Discharge % (DoD): the percentage of total capacity that is discharged (see table)
4) End-of-Life % (EoL): the time elapsed before a battery becomes unusable, as the capacity
decreases with use and over time
 Safety
Be safe under all circumstances

Safety and Certification DNV type approval, Lloyds Register type

Marine applications need to be reliable and safe. Period. Our ESS has been designed approval, NMA compliance¹
to assure safety in all circumstances. Li-Ion batteries have an inherent ‘Thermal EST-Floattech’s Octopus® High Power and High
Runaway’ risk due to the amount of chemical energy stored inside the battery cells. Energy battery systems comply with the Norwegian
Our ESS includes multiple safety layers for prevention and our continuous safety Maritime Authority (NMA) requirements and those
system offers protection in the rare occurrence of a thermal runaway. of DNV and Lloyds Register. In addition to meeting
the required safety levels this ensures a hassle-free
Prevention with hardware & software shipbuilding process.
Li-Ion ESS have a high amount of chemical energy stored inside. When a Li-Ion battery
(cell) reaches certain temperatures, a thermal runaway event can happen where this
chemical energy is rapidly released in the form of hot gasses. Obviously, thermal
runaway needs to be prevented and contained should it ever happen. The building
blocks of our ESS, the Module Controller and String Controller, contain intrinsic,
redundant hardware and software safety systems and processes. They prevent the
Li-Ion battery cells of reaching these critical limits.

Passive safety system

Our safe-by-design philosophy resulted in a passive safety system thanks to our
integrated exhaust system which funnels thermal runaway-gasses to a safe location
outside the battery room and the vessel. Aluminium battery housing and fire retardant
insulation between battery modules prevent the propagation of a thermal runaway
event to other modules. In addition, measures are installed to prevent cell-to-cell
propagation.

Note that in 10 years EST-Floattech’s battery systems have not seen any major
1) these approvals are set for November 2022 to come into effect
incidents and no thermal runaways.
 Benefits of the Octopus
The flexible, safe solution lasting a lifetime

Sustainable solution Flexible solution

With a battery system you convert good intentions Different applications need different solutions.
to concrete sustainable shipping. ࢚ Modular Battery Packs for propulsion, back-up,
࢚ Immediate reduction of vessel emissions. containerised power units on deck and more.
࢚ Crew comfort – electrical propulsion brings ࢚ Flexible in space, size, chemical constitution and
down noise and vibrations. cooling options.
࢚ Post-lifecycle recycling option. ࢚ High energy and high power energy storage
systems for many types of vessels and offshore
use.

Reliable solution
Safe solution
Proven technology aimed at long-life durability.
Safety at sea is key. The Octopus battery system
We are the OEM that delivers as promised; ask our
comes with a wide array of physical and digital safety
returning clients.
features.
࢚ 10+ years experience, 200+ projects.
࢚ Certified exhaust gas system: no danger for
࢚ EST-Floattech is backed by long-term
crew in case of fire. No off-gassing in the engine
investors.
room!
࢚ Durable: sturdy hardware and casings for
࢚ Best quality Li-ion cells.
maritime and offshore use.
࢚ Stable cell temperature through passive (air),
࢚ Knowledge centre for maritime battery
active (air) or liquid cooling.
tech, thanks to very experienced engineers
࢚ IP65 rating: full protection against dust, water,
with a background in system integration.
salty conditions etc.
࢚ In-house engineering hardware and software.
 Lifetime solution Question? Call us!
Fact: we are the only maritime supplier servicing vessels that still run on
Whether you are a system integrator,
the exact same battery packs as were installed more than 10 years ago.
࢚ Dedicated service team, to support you when you have questions. shipyard, design agency or ship owner, we
࢚ High quality hardware. are here to help you understand, choose,
࢚ High quality software (Battery Management System): String purchase and install your vessel with the
Controllers, Module Controllers. right battery system. Through creating and
࢚ Proven long-life battery systems (10+ years of continuous operation). delivering safe, reliable, flexible, affordable
࢚ Commonality: the Octopus platform is suitable for a wide range of and sustainable power systems, we have
battery types.
become a value-adding provider of marine
battery solutions.

Technical specifications This is a summary. For full specs, download our Octopus
Specsheet or request a copy via sales@est-floattech.com.
Sounds too good to be true?
Ask us about any of these five USP’s and
Octopus High Energy 10 Octopus High Power 5.8
we’ll be happy to prove them to you. Online
Chemistry NMC Chemistry NMC or in person.
Storage 10 kWh Storage 5.8 kWh
Voltage 52 V Voltage 52 V Call +31 2275 7057 or
Capacity 192 Ah Capacity 112 Ah mail to sales@est-floattech.com
Charging 0.5 C continuous Charging 2.0 C continuous
1.0 C max 3.0 C max Looking forward to answer your questions,
Discharging 0.5 C continuous Discharging 2.0 C continuous
1.5 C max 3.0 C max The EST-Floattech Team
Dimensions 740 x 580 x 260 mm (LxWxH) Dimensions 740 x 580 x 260 mm (LxWxH)
Weight 86,5 kg (module only) Weight 82,5 kg (module only)
 Subject to printing, typesetting, and typing errors. Specifications can change without prior notice.
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