Dual wound machines for electric ship power systems

C. G. Hodge, J. F. Eastham

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Abstract

Electric Ship Power Systems, with integrated ship service and propulsion segments, offer significant advantages to warship designers and particularly so in the context of high and directed energy weapon systems. Practical considerations lead to a mix of prime mover and generator sizes being used but straightforward inter-connection between them leaves each subsystem vulnerable to influences imposed by the other. The concept of tande m generators-eithe r separate el ectric al ma chi nes, or tandem electrical machines in one frame-driven from one prime mover, attempts to square this circle by providing galvanic isol at ion bet w een the tw o sub-syste ms w h ilst still feeding each from common prime movers. But the two machines are difficult to integrate closely, especially if both use optimal lengths and diameters. One solution is to use a dual wound machine whereby the windings of the two separate generators share the same slots. This paper considers such a dual wound machine from the pers pective of its air g ap flux densi ty an d con siders how m u c h electro-magnetic isolation between the two circuits will exist.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 IEEE Electric Ship Technologies Symposium, ESTS 2015
PublisherIEEE
Pages62-67
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9781479918577
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 14 Jul 2015
Event6th IEEE Electric Ship Technologies Symposium, ESTS 2015 - Old Town Alexandria, USA United States
Duration: 21 Jun 201524 Jun 2015

Conference

Conference6th IEEE Electric Ship Technologies Symposium, ESTS 2015
Country/TerritoryUSA United States
CityOld Town Alexandria
Period21/06/1524/06/15

Keywords

  • Airgap Flux Density
  • Dual Wound Machines
  • Electric Ship
  • Harmonic Analysis
  • Power Systems

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