Power system for electrical power generation and distribution
AssigneeAB Volvo Penta
InventorMichael Bushehri
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Abstract
A power system for electrical power generation and distribution in a marine vessel is provided. The system includes a first direct current (DC) bus configured for powering a first load (in form of a first electrical propulsion machine), and a second DC bus configured for powering a second load (in form of a second electrical propulsion machine). The system further includes a generator which includes at least a first winding set and a second winding set. The first winding set is connected to power the first DC bus and the second winding set is connected to power the second DC bus. A marine vessel including such a power system is also provided.
Claims14
A power system for electrical power generation and distribution in a marine vessel, comprising:
- a first direct current (DC) bus configured for powering a first electrical propulsion machine for moving the marine vessel across water,
- a second DC bus configured for powering a second electrical propulsion machine also for moving the marine vessel across water, and
- a generator comprising at least a first winding set and a second winding set,
- wherein the first winding set is connected to power the first DC bus but not the second DC bus, and the second winding set is connected to power the second DC bus but not the first DC bus, and
- wherein the power system does not comprise any switching element for electrically tying the first and the second DC buses together during normal operation of the power system.
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