Configuration Generation and Analysis of AC and DC Conceptual Designs of Shipboard Power Systems

In this paper, a generalized network configuration diagram is developed for shipboard power systems. A variety of AC and DC conceptual system designs are developed from the generalized diagram with a list of design constraints implemented. The challenges of these design options in generators, converters, and protection are analyzed and discussed. The benefits and shortcomings of all design options presented in this paper are analyzed and summarized. The design options using different multi-winding generator technologies are especially attractive due to their overall advantages in cost and space saving.