Power and propulsion systems for the modern global combatant

• Autores: David J. Bricknell, Richard Patridge
• Localización: Ingeniería naval, ISSN 0020-1073, Nº. 844, 2007, págs. 73-79
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • This paper reviews the technical issues influencing the power and propulsion system of the next generation of global combatant. Mechanical-geared systems, full-electric and hybrid electromechanical systems are all potentially available solutions to a ship's power and propulsion but each brings different benefits and drawbacks. The essential characteristics of modern power and propulsion equipments, for comventionally propelled full-displacement combatants are described. Including: high-speed diesel engines, marinised aero-gas turbines, geared transmissions and electric drives, propellers and waterjects. Factors that influence the selection of equipment and emerging trends, are also reviewed.