POWER GENERATION SOLUTIONS FOR THE GREEN ENERGY SHIP
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Authors
Forsythe, Cody R.
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Power systems
generator
power conversion
sailboat
generator
power conversion
sailboat
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Herman, Jessica L.
Zhang, Di
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2025-03
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Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School
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The green energy ship project has been proposed as a potential solution to the current energy problems. This thesis focuses on the design of a power generation plant that turns wind energy into electricity and sits in the heart of the vessel. This paper discusses the concepts that have been proposed in the green energy ship and identifies how they can be practically implemented in a real world design that may be used to close the gap in energy demand and clean energy production. In addition, this thesis provides an overview of the hydrodynamics, performance characteristics, and control and automation requirements of an unmanned sailing vessel, as well as the electrical and mechanical components that would work in the 12 Metre Class sailboat identified as potential testbed. Finally, this paper proposes an algorithm for rectifier control that will act to regulate power flow in the system.
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