SUPERCONDUCTIVE ELECTRIC DRIVES FOR SHIPS

A superconductive ship propulsion system being designed for U.S. Navy applications is described. Results of design feasibility studies which were performed are given, with a description of the plant testbed. Specifications for the design study are also included. How the superconductive propulsion system is expecially suited for the Navy's applications is also discussed, as is the inherent advantages of this type of propulsion system. System elements are described and explained, as are the generator and motor designs. Possible fuel savings which may be realized are also discussed.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Pequot Publishing, Incorporated

  645 Hillside Road
  Fairfield, CT  United States  06430
• Publication Date: 1975-3

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 12-15
• Serial:
  • Gas Turbine World
  • Volume: 5
  • Issue Number: 1
  • ISSN: 0747-7988

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Design; Electric power; Electric power plants; Electrical systems; Feasibility analysis; High speed rail; Propulsion; Ships; Structural design; Superconductivity; Vehicle power plants
• Uncontrolled Terms: Propulsion systems
• Old TRIS Terms: Advanced propulsion; Power plant design; Superconductive ship propulsion
• Subject Areas: Design; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00125970
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Maritime Research Center, Kings Point
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 18 1975 12:00AM