Exam Question
Diesel electric propulsion is now being chosen as the power plant for an increasingly wide variety of vessels.
(a) Sketch a simple layout of such an installation. (8)
(b) Explain the advantages of selecting such a plant. (8)
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Reference Answer
(a) Electric propulsion system:
(b) Advantages of Electric propulsion system:
Economic Reasons
Diesel-electric systems allow for optimal fuel utilization even at low loads, ensuring cost-effectiveness during operations.
(b) Advantages of Electric propulsion system:
Economic Reasons
Diesel-electric systems allow for optimal fuel utilization even at low loads, ensuring cost-effectiveness during operations.
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