{"product_id":"vfd-challenges-for-shipboard-electrical-power-system-design-isbn-9781119463382","title":"VFD Challenges for Shipboard Electrical Power System Design","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn in-depth exploration of shipboard power generation and distribution system design that utilizes variable frequency drives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe variable frequency drive (VFD) application is a proven technology for shore-based applications. However, shore-based VFDs often are unsuitable for shipboard applications because the power generation and distribution fundamentals are completely different. \u003ci\u003eVFD Challenges for Shipboard Electrical Power System Design\u003c\/i\u003e explores the problems presented by variable frequency drives as they are applied in shipboard power generation and distribution system design and offers solutions for meeting these challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVFDs with configurations such as six pulse drive, 12 pulse drive, 18 pulse drive, active front end, pulse width modulation and many others generate many different levels of harmonics. These harmonics are often much higher than the regulations allow. This book covers a range of techniques used to provide ships with efficient energy that minimizes mechanical and electrical stress. This important book:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers a comparison of shipboard grounding and VFD grounding\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContains an analysis of the VFD effect in terms of shipboard power quality\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes specific examples of Department of Transportation standards regarding VFDs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten for commercial and naval engineers designing ships and\/or shipboard power systems, \u003ci\u003eVFD Challenges for Shipboard Electrical Power System Design\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive resource that addresses the problems and solutions associated with shipboard applications of VFD.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Overview – VFD Motor Controller 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Propulsion System Adjustable Speed Drive 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 VFD Motor Controller for Ship Service Auxiliaries 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Shipboard Power System with LVDC and MVDC for AC and DC Application 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Shipboard VFD Application and System Grounding 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Shipboard Power Quality and VFD Effect 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Shipboard Power System FMEA for VFD Motor Controller 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Shipboard VFD Cable Selection, Installation, and Termination 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Ship Smart System Design (S3D) and Digital Twin 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendices 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 145\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMohammed M. Islam\u003c\/b\u003e is R\u0026amp;D Manager of Applied Science at Northrop Grumman Ship Systems. He has forty-five years of diversified shipboard electrical engineering experience and has played significant roles in every part of new shipbuilding and ship modernization engineering.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn in-depth exploration of shipboard power generation and distribution system design that utilizes variable frequency drives\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe variable frequency drive (VFD) application is a proven technology for shore-based applications. However, shore-based VFDs often are unsuitable for shipboard applications because the power generation and distribution fundamentals are completely different. \u003ci\u003eVFD Challenges for Shipboard Electrical Power System Design\u003c\/i\u003e explores the problems presented by variable frequency drives as they are applied in shipboard power generation and distribution system design and offers solutions for meeting these challenges. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVFDs with configurations such as six pulse drive, 12 pulse drive, 18 pulse drive, active front end, pulse width modulation and many others generate many different levels of harmonics. These harmonics are often much higher than the regulations allow. This book covers a range of techniques used to provide ships with efficient energy that minimizes mechanical and electrical stress. 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