OVERVIEW

The aim of the course is to introduce students to the basic problems related to the operation of the electric propulsion on ships, to guide in understanding the technologies and electrical problems due to the complexity of the ship.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES (FURTHER INFO)

The aim of the course is to introduce students to the basic problems related to the operation of the electric propulsion on ships, to guide in understanding the technologies and electrical problems due to the complexity of the ship.

TEACHING METHODS

The course is held with lessons and exercise based on different Matlab toolboxes for an overall amount of 60 hours.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

1. Electric propulsion systems:  definition, problems and specificity of electric propulsion
2. Converters and components for power electronics: electronic components. Type of power converters. Working principles and outline their control techniques.
3. Propulsion drive: type of propulsion engines. Description and issues. Motor start techniques.
4. Distribution systems: possible system solutions for ships with electric propulsion. Analysis of line diagrams and problems of different design concepts.
5. Electrochemical storage: definition, characteristics and system sizing based on electrochemical storage. Hybrid solutions : preliminary design
6. Run electric propulsion systems: central management of electric production, planning aspects of the management of diesel genset.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

1.M. Piattelli, “Propulsione elettrica Navale”, 206

2.Patel, “Shipboard Propulsion, Power Electronics, and Ocean Energy”, 2012

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

MASSIMO FIGARI (President)

FEDERICO SILVESTRO (President)

MARCO ALTOSOLE

LESSONS

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Written questions, exercise and oral.

Exam schedule