Quizzed article | REF: D5620 V3

Electric Ship. New Concepts, Power Control Systems, Design Constraints

Authors: Jacques COURAULT, Paul LETELLIER, Jean-Paul SORREL

Publication date: March 10, 2021, Review date: July 30, 2021 | Lire en français

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    3. Principles of combined drive control

    Please also refer to paragraph 2.2 of article [D 5 610] .

    The concept of the coupled alternator was at the origin of this solution. The idea was to use a certain amount of energy available on the shaft line to power the on-board networks. The idea of using this alternator as a back-up engine soon emerged, followed by the idea of combined propulsion.

    As the main propulsion system was based on a diesel engine or turbine, it was possible to provide additional electrical power from the on-board grid:

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