Compact DC power and propulsion systems - the definitive solution?

摘要

The limited space allocated to the propulsion system in a Naval platform has always been a challenge for electric propulsion systems and especially for the smaller platform. Many potential developments like permanent magnet motors or high temperature superconducting machines have promised significant improvements over the more conventional solutions but these generally have a long, costly, development period to achieve an effective solution which offers a low enough risk to the end-user.