HYBRIDE POWER

Class [009]
Hybrid Electric Power and Propulsion Systems: A hybrid power and propulsion system is a system having more than one type of power source for supporting propulsion and, usually, more than one type of power source for supporting the electrical services. The benefits of hybrid systems are reduced fuel consumption and emissions, as engines are more optimally loaded when they run or shut down completely in operational modes where they are not required. Maintenance costs are reduced, and equipment life is extended because engines, main engines and generators, run for fewer hours. Hybrid power and propulsion systems consist of a plurality of automated electrical control functions custom engineered for the application and built into one or more set of electrical cabinets (switchboards) along with included, or separately supplied but integrated, motor(s) (Induction or permanent magnet motors) and power and energy sources (carbon fuel based generators, fuel cells, battery systems) for the purpose of providing propulsion and electrical services.