A quantitative comparison of hybrid diesel-electric and gas-turbine-electric propulsion for future frigates

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Abstract

Future frigates need to reduce fuel consumption and emissions, while improving effectiveness. This paper quantitatively compares top speed, fuel consumption, emissions, acceleration performance and engine loading of hybrid diesel-electric and gas-turbine-electric propulsion, using validated models and introducing sequential turbocharging and power take-off. This simulation study demonstrates hybrid diesel-electric propulsion can reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by 10% to 25% compared to gas-turbine-electric propulsion, while reducing top speed by 3 kts. Moreover, hybrid diesel-electric propulsion is found to provide good acceleration without thermally overloading the engine when speed control is employed for the electric drive in combination with torque control for the diesel engine.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2017 IEEE Electric Ship Technologies Symposium (ESTS)
EditorsS. Sudhoff, S. Pekarek
Place of PublicationPiscataway, NJ, USA
PublisherIEEE
Pages451-458
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-5090-4944-8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017
Event2017 IEEE Electric Ship Technologies Symposium - Arlington, VA, United States
Duration: 14 Aug 201717 Aug 2017

Conference

Conference2017 IEEE Electric Ship Technologies Symposium
Abbreviated titleESTS 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityArlington, VA
Period14/08/1717/08/17

Keywords

  • Dynamic Positioning
  • Batteries
  • Spining reserve
  • Peak shaving
  • Fuel Savings

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