DIESEL-ELECTRIC PROPULSION SYSTEMS FOR PASSENGER SHIPS

The power and propulsion plant of the cruise vessel FANTASY is described. The diesel-electric plant concept features and integrated high and low voltage power station, based on six medium-speed diesel alternators generating propulsion by two highly skewed propellers. Each propeller is driven by a synchronous ac motor. Operating experiences are discussed. Copies are available from Sterling Publications Ltd, 86-88 Edgeware Road, London, W2 2YW, UK.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Shipbuilding Technology Intl, '91. Pubs by Sterling Publications Ltd. London, UK, p 25 [4 p, 7 fig]
• Authors:
  • Hackman, T
• Publication Date: 1991

Language

• English

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cruise ships
• Old TRIS Terms: Diesel electric propulsion; Fantasy
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00701389
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 14 1995 12:00AM