THE PURPOSE. Consider the use of propeller electric installations as part of ship electrical complexes with a single electric power system. Highlight the rudder drives as a special type of electric propulsion of ships in northern latitudes. Investigate unified electric power systems with a propeller electric installation for the existence of power exchange oscillations in them. Propose methods and means for eliminating power oscillations in such systems.METHODS. To carry out the research, a single electric power system with electric rudder propellers of the world's only asymmetric icebreaker Baltika was considered. All the main elements of such system have been analyzed in detail. Experimental studies were carried out aimed at studying the operating modes of a unified electric power system.RESULTS. Experimental oscillograms of currents of parallel operating diesel-generator sets in different modes have been obtained. The existence of exchange and in-phase power oscillations during the operation of the unified electric power system of the icebreaker "Baltika" is noted. The data on the negative influence of power oscillations on the operation of the electrical complex of the icebreaker are presented.CONCLUSION. The use of ice-class sea vessels is an extremely important task for the Russian Federation. The installation of blocks that eliminate exchange and in-phase power oscillations will improve the reliability and efficiency of the use of marine vessels with electric rudder propellers when servicing hydrocarbon production on the Arctic shelf.
Activity and accomplishments in dish/Stirling electric power system development
