Essays about: "electric propulsion and ships"

Found 4 essays containing the words electric propulsion and ships.

  1. 1. Energy flows and potential energy development strategies in RoRo ports: A study based on the Port of Trelleborg

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaper

    Author : Gabriele Gonzales; [2023]
    Keywords : RoRo Ports; Energy Flows; Energy Development; Energy Strategies; Renewable Energy; Ports; Energy Hub; Energy Storage; Hydrogen; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The recent push for decarbonization in the maritime sector presents an opportunity for ports to strengthen their position as energy hubs. This work studies the existing energy flows in the Port of Trelleborg, one of Europe's biggest roll-on, roll-off ports, and proposes some energy-related development strategies. READ MORE

  3. 2. On-ship Power Management and Voyage Planning Interaction

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Avdelningen för systemteknik

    Author : Mikael Frisk; [2015]
    Keywords : Optimisation; power management; diesel engines; all-electric ship; voyage planning; weather routing; fuel efficiency; energy storage;

    Abstract : Voyage planning methods have advanced significantly in recent years to take advantage of the increasingly available computing power. With the aid of detailed weather predictions it is now possible to decide a route that is optimized with respect to some criterion. READ MORE

  4. 3. A Study of the Twin Fin Concept for Cruise Ship Applications

    University essay from KTH/Marina system

    Author : Frida Nyström; [2015]
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    Abstract : The aim with this thesis is to investigate if the Twin Fin concept can be a beneficial propulsion system for large cruise ships, about 300 m long. The Twin Fin concept is a new propulsion system, launched in 2014 by Caterpillar Propulsion [1]. READ MORE

  5. 4. Voltage Stability in an Electric Propulsion System for Ships

    University essay from KTH/Elektriska energisystem

    Author : Thomas Nord; [2006]
    Keywords : All-Electric Ship AES ; electric propulsion; dc voltage stability; Simulink; SimPowerSystems; voltage droop; voltage source converter; constant power load�D;

    Abstract : This Master of Science thesis was written based on the shipbuilder Kockums AB feasibility study regarding the development of an All- Electric Ship for the Swedish Navy. The thesis was aiming at addressing voltage stability issues in a dc system fed by PWM rectifiers operating in parallel when supplying constant power loads. READ MORE