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A lot of big ships already use electric propulsion, but deisel generators are the power source.
by themerone 4y ago
A lot of big ships already use electric propulsion, but deisel generators are the power source.
- Groxx 4y agoLots of extremely large engines are "combust fuel to turn a generator to turn the actual engine", and have been for decades. Electric motors are great.
- doikor 4y agoThis is how most modern diesel (actually diesel-electric) trains work. The issue with a big diesel engine like this actually turning the prop or wheels is the size of the transmission required. The engines are massive and the transmission would also be massive to cope with the power and torque. You also eliminate a moving part so much more reliable.
- sebazzz 4y agoIt seems so backwards to me to convert diesel into power and use that to drive an electric motor. It seems so inefficient, but I supposed it wouldn't be a thing if it was inefficient.