Development of Hybrid Electric Propulsion and Associated Technologies to Reduce Acoustic and Thermal Emissions and Improve Fuel Savings in Combatant Craft
Abstract
A hybrid electric power solution for smaller surface vessels would enhance mission effectiveness and improve platform systems, components and material across naval and expeditionary forces, harbor security, vessel escort and force protection, as well as research vessel and marine sanctuary vessels. Since no existing COTS solution exists, a unique approach will be required to meet the future needs of small to medium combat craft. This SOW explores an approach to achieve a hybrid or all-electric vessels through exploration of innovative technologies that will reduce acoustic and thermal emissions and improve fuel savings across the operational profile of combatant craft. This project will build on existing ONR investment into ODU???s Marine Electric Propulsion Systems (MEPS) Laboratory to develop and validate dynamic simulation models that will facilitate future design, prototyping and experimentation of novel technologies that will advance the S&T space for uniquely electric vessels to fill technology gaps existing within the small to medium surface craft propulsion plants.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jul 27, 2018
- Source ID
- N000141812668
Entities
People
- Jennifer Michaeli
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- Old Dominion University
- United States Navy