Abstract:
The invention relates to a method of controlling a power-splitting transmission having an internal combustion engine and at least two mechanically coupled electrical machines (El, E2). The transmission ratio of the transmission is determined by the torque and/or the rotational speed of the electrical machines (El, E2 ). The control of the torque and/or rotational speed of the electrical machines (El, E2 ) is based on the definition of a leading electrical machine. An optimum rotational speed of the internal combustion engine (Dz_Vm_opt) is formed using consumption and/or power criteria. A torque (Dm_El/2_set) and/or a setpoint rotational speed value for the leading electrical machine are/is formed from the driver's request and the rotational speed of the internal combustion engine (Dz_Vm_act). The setpoint value for the following electrical machine is then ascertained by means of a power analysis.
Abstract:
Propulsion apparatus (10) for an LNG-carrying ship includes two diesel electric generator sets (40) arranged to supply electrical power to two out-board electric motor units (60) for propelling and steering the ship. The diesel electric generator sets (40) are also arranged to combust boil-off vapour from a supply of LNG (22) and to thereby supply at least some of the electrical power. Each of the out-board electric motor units (60) is movable relative to the respective other unit (60) such that streams of water propelled thereby diverge or converge. This enables the boil-off vapour to be disposed of whilst propelling the ship at a speed lower than that which would result were the out-board electric motor units (60) orientated such that the streams of water propelled therefrom are substantially parallel.