Evaluation of DC Power Cables to Reduce Weight/Volume Impact on Future Navy Platforms Phase II
Abstract
This investigation is structured and conducted to produce the following outcomes:~ Understanding as to how small a dc cable plant can be in future electric ships~ Potential test procedures to test proposed dc cable systems for acceptable life~ Information to guide the development of new materials for even smaller cable plants~ Information needed to set standards for transients in future power systems. This project is structured to develop smaller and lighter ship power cabling systems with improved reliability. This is only possible through research that yields a ship?specific approach built on land?based design experience. The investigation is divided into four tasks: 1. Static dc voltage benchmark tests 2. Combined thermal and mechanical loading tests 3. Transient voltage tests 4. Optimized cable design This investigation is structured and conducted to produce the following outcomes: ? Ship designers will know how small a dc cable plant can be in future electric ships ? Ship life cycle costs will be reduced due to the predictable cable life that is expected to result from the new test procedures ? Researchers will have information to guide the development of new materials for even smaller cable plants ? Ship designers will have information needed to set standards for transients in future power systems.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Nov 23, 2016
- Source ID
- N000141613166
Entities
People
- Robert Hebner
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- University of Texas at Austin