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Power
Systems
This work will develop an understanding of the dynamics of
highly constrained Naval power systems on the basis of simulation studies.
Studies will range from high-level system dyanamics such as comparison of
synchronous and asynchronous power sources interacting on AC or DC power buses
to more localized studies related to superconducting machinery, power
converters, advanced power generating units, and means for electromagnetic
aircraft launch and recovery. System characteristics such as stability,
available peak power, voltage regulation, etc under pulsed load condition will
be elucidated, leading to design rules that can be used for these new and novel
power architectures. Work will include the necessary development of new models
of components and systems as appropriate.
The objectives are:
- To develop models and study the performance of dynamic
power systems
- To develop tools to characterize power system stability
- To Identify and characterize optimal power system
architectures
- To optimize and study the performance of critical
subsystems
- To devise approaches to actively control power system
stability
- To define metrics to measure system stability
- To define ways to reduce size, weight, and cost of ship
electric power systems
- To study survivable power architectures
- To design criteria for integrated electrical, mechanical,
and thermal ship systems
