STATE OF THE ART OF SHIPBOARD DRIVES--PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE

The authors trace the development of the shipboard drives from the transition of D-C power distribution on ships to A-C power distribution. A review of what has been developed for multiple speed and/or variable torque applications and what is available for future consideration. A brief explanation of the principles of presently used and newer motor variable speed control schemes is included. However, it is not the intent of the authors to provide an in-depth technical study.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Presented at the Gulf Section Meeting of SNAME, New Orleans, La., April 11, 1977.
• Corporate Authors:

  Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers

  601 Pavonia Avenue
  Jersey City, NJ  United States  07306-2907
• Authors:
  • NICHOLS, R H
  • Johnston, W H
• Publication Date: 1977-4-1

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: 36 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bow thrusters; Direct current motors; Electric drives; Electric power plants; Electric power transmission; High speed rail; Propulsion
• Old TRIS Terms: Advanced propulsion; Power plant selection
• Subject Areas: Energy; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00164855
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 29 1977 12:00AM