Modelling and analysis of electromechanical interactions between prime-mover and load in a marine IFEP system

P.J. Elders, I.N. Norman , J.D. Schuddebeurs, C.D. Booth, G.M. Burt, J.R. McDonald, J.M. Apsley, M. Barnes, A.C. Smith, S. Williamson, S. Loddick, I. Myers

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    Abstract

    This paper reports on the simulation of a marineIntegrated Electric Full Electric Propulsion (IFEP) system toassess its ability to absorb variations in propulsion or auxiliaryload without excessive degradation of the electrical supplyquality or imposing excessive demands on the prime movers.IFEP systems are expected to yield economic benefits to shipoperators by permitting the capacity of ship engines in use to bemore closely tailored to the electrical demand of auxiliary andpropulsion systems. However, the extent to which these savingscan be realised at times of low demand is dependent on the abilityof the shipboard electrical system to absorb disturbances. In thispaper, simulations are conducted for a variety of frequencies ofload variation, and the results assessed. Measures which might betaken to reduce the observed effects are suggested.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationhost publication
    PublisherIEEE
    Publication statusPublished - 21 May 2007
    EventIEEE Electric Ship Technologies Symposium (ESTS 2007) - Arlington
    Duration: 21 May 200723 May 2007

    Conference

    ConferenceIEEE Electric Ship Technologies Symposium (ESTS 2007)
    CityArlington
    Period21/05/0723/05/07

    Keywords

    • Marine vehicle propulsion, Marine vehicle power systems, Power system simulation

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