Title :
Integration of Electromagnetic Technologies Into Shipboard Applications
Author :
Thome, Richard J. ; Bowles, Edward ; Reed, Michael
Author_Institution :
Electromagn. Syst. Div., Gen. Atomics, San Diego, CA
fDate :
6/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Technical progress has led to the ability to manipulate energy transfer such that prior ship applications using mechanical or hydraulic energy conversion can often be replaced by more reliable and efficient electromechanical methods. This paper reviews recent developments in electric propulsion motors and integrated power systems for ships. Examples are given for cruise ships, cargo ships and special applications like ice breakers and oceanographic exploration. Emerging technologies are described, for example, superconducting propulsion motors, superconducting bus, fuel cells, and autonomous unmanned vehicles for oceanographic mapping and studies
Keywords :
electric propulsion; homopolar motors; ships; superconducting machines; electric propulsion motor; electromagnetic technology; electromechanical method; energy transfer; homopolar motor; integrated power system; marine propulsion; mechanical-hydraulic energy conversion; shipboard application; superconducting motor; Energy conversion; Energy exchange; Fuel cell vehicles; Fuel cells; Ice; Marine technology; Marine vehicles; Power system reliability; Propulsion; Remotely operated vehicles; Homopolar motors; integrated power system; marine propulsion; superconducting motors;
Journal_Title :
Applied Superconductivity, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TASC.2006.870790