Title :
Direct propulsion of blue water vessels
Author :
Eriksson, J.-T. ; Kettunen, L. ; Pohjavirta, A.
Author_Institution :
Tampere University of Technology, Tampere, Finland
fDate :
9/1/1987 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A model for an inner-type electromagnetic thruster is developed to yield conventional propulsion unit characteristics for naval architects. Emphasis is put on realistic modelling. An approximate model showing scaling effects is also provided.
Keywords :
MHD; Magnetic levitation; Marine-vehicle propulsion; Conductivity; Current density; Equations; Friction; H infinity control; Hydrodynamics; Power system modeling; Propulsion; Skin; Water;
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TMAG.1987.1065688
