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13 - Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Metallurgy and Materials
University of Strathclyde
Propulsion drive models for full electric marine propulsion systems
A number of high-profile incidents have indicated that while Integrated Full Electric Propulsion (IFEP) systems for ships are attractive, there are attendant risks. This paper reports outcomes of an EPSRC-funded consortium research project [GR/S86761/01, £159.7k, 2005-2008] describing a novel tool for ‘whole-system’ electro-mechanical simulation, facilitating de-risking of design and operation of IFEP vessels. Related research continues within the Rolls-Royce University Technology Research Centre at Strathclyde [£300k p.a., 3 RAs, 3 PhDs, Kevin.Daffey@Rolls-Royce.com] and a consultancy project with GE Converteam and the Ministry of Defence [£25k, 2010-2011, Sean.Loddick@ge.com].