Author(s)

G. Cosulich, M. Fracchia, A. Mariscotti & G. Sciutto

Abstract

The optimization of the propulsion and auxiliary services or the realization of innovative systems allow to achieve space saving, weight reduction and ship shortening. A rigorous procedure in the design stage is proposed and a case study is presented. The authors suggest a methodology for the optimum engine room location and the method is applied to a 32500 DWT product carrier The results and the lay outs rearrengements are presented and discussed 1 Introduction Electric propulsion main advantages are overall reduction of fuel consumption, better dynamic behaviour, increased prime mover efficiency and duration, lower level of structure born noise, simplified maintainance operations [1] Electric propulsion plants have been adopted in a broad range of application

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