The analysis of components, designs, and operation for electrical propulsion and Integrated Electrical System
By: Jess W. Arrington
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School; Available from National Technical Information Service
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif; Springfield, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 125
Description: The surface combatant of the 21st century will be designed to support a myriad of tasks requiring greater      flexibility and endurance while keeping construction, maintenance and operating costs to a minimum. As a result      the design of a surface combatant will depart from today's standards and philosophies. One option is the use of      an electric propulsion system that can be integrated with the other ship's electrical loads. Electric propulsion      operating with an Integrated Electrical System has many advantages that will fulfill the requirements of future      surface combatants. This study provides the historical background, the supporting issues, components, and      architecture of electric propulsion systems and the Integrated Electrical System. Technical information on      various component types and issues that influence the design considerations of an electric propulsion system and      Integrated Electrical System to meet the requirements of a surface combatant are addressed. The areas of study      are prime movers, generators, frequency converters, motors, ship's service electrical distribution, auxiliary      electrical loads, and system control. The designer and operator of the surface combatant of the 2l% Century      can better understand the application of an electric propulsion system and an Integrated Electrical System from      the accrued information on components, system architecture and system control herein.
Notes: "September 1998."

Thesis advisor(s): John G. Ciezki.

Thesis (M.S. in Electrical Engineering) Naval Postgraduate School, September 1998.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 123-124)

"Approved for public release, distribution unlimited"--Cover.

Also available online.

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

System Requirements: Adobe Acrobat reader.

US Navy (USN) author.

dk/dk cc:9116 12/3/98.