Review of Different Propulsion Methods for Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Ship
Paper in proceeding, 2022

This paper reviews different hybrid-electric propulsion modes, i.e., series hybrid, parallel hybrid, and series-parallel hybrid. It then focuses on traditional propeller propulsion, shaftless rim propulsion, and pod propulsion. It mainly distinguishes and compares various propulsion methods, from advantages and disadvantages, power range, to technical issues, and analyzes the applicable ships and propulsion efficiencies for each type of propulsion method. Although shaftless rim propulsion and pod propulsion have various key technical challenges, their propulsion efficiencies are higher than traditional propeller propulsion. And they are promising to be used in hybrid power ships in the near future.

Energy efficiency

hybrid-electric systems.

electric propulsion

propulsion methods

Author

Shuo Zang

Wuhan University of Technology

Xiao Lang

Chalmers, Mechanics and Maritime Sciences (M2), Marine Technology

Wengang Mao

Chalmers, Mechanics and Maritime Sciences (M2), Marine Technology

Yuanqiao Wen

Wuhan University of Technology

Proceedings of the International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference

10986189 (ISSN) 15551792 (eISSN)

3727-3733
978-1-880653-81-4 (ISBN)

The 32nd International Ocean and Polar Engineering Conference
Shanghai, China,

Driving Forces

Sustainable development

Areas of Advance

Transport

Subject Categories

Marine Engineering

Probability Theory and Statistics

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10/25/2023