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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 10, 2012
Filed:
Oct. 08, 2007
Kevin Daffey, Chepstow, GB;
Kevin Daffey, Chepstow, GB;
Rollys-Royce PLC, London, GB;
Abstract
A mixed propulsion system for a seagoing vessel such as a liquid natural gas carrier including a gas turbine engine is described. The vessel has at least one electric propulsion drive and a plurality of prime movers of different types each coupled directly to drive an electrical generator. The outputs of the several generators are connected to at least two electricity distribution switchboards to supply the power requirements of the vessel, and each electric propulsion drive is cross-coupled to receive power selectively from either switchboard such that in the event of a single failure in a switchboard or prime mover or both power can be maintained to both propulsion drives.