摘要 |
A propulsion system for a vessel is provided, which comprises at least two generator sets, each including an prime mover and a generator, an electric propulsion unit, an energy storage, and a main switchboard by which the at least two generator sets, the electric propulsion unit and the energy storage are connected to each other. Excess electrical power is stored in the energy storage when the generator produces electric power in excess for the instantaneous needs of the vessel, and needed additional energy is taken from the energy storage for the use of the ship electricity network when the electric generator produces electric power instantaneously insufficiently, and the generator of one of the two generator sets is operated as a phase compensator for supplying reactive power to the propulsion system. |