Naval Power Systems: Integrated power systems for the continuity of the electrical power supply.

Mirroring the terrestrial power system, naval warships have employed electrical power systems for over 100 years. The design philosophy for naval power systems is expressed well by the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Design Practices and Criteria Manual, Electrical Systems for Surface Ships, Chapter 300: The primary aim of the electric power system design will be for survivability and continuity of the electrical power supply. to insure continuity of service, consideration shall be given to the number, size and location of generators, switchboards, and to the type of electrical distribution systems to be installed and the suitability for segregating or isolating damaged sections of the system.