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the alternator is already there, too, since modern diesel submarines are actually diesel-electric submarines, able to charge batteries with the diesel engine an
by ImPostingOnHN 3y ago
the alternator is already there, too, since modern diesel submarines are actually diesel-electric submarines, able to charge batteries with the diesel engine and then shut it off and run from the batteries to go quiet
so, the difference is between props vs. no props, which is big.
- gpm 3y agoIn context I'm arguing for use on commercial surface boats and ships. But they too have alternators (and/or dedicated generators)... because it turns out electricity is really useful.