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ELECTRONIC METHOD OF CONTROLLING PROPULSION AND REGENERATION FOR ELECTRIC, HYBRID-ELECTRIC AND DIESEL-ELECTRIC MARINE CRAFTS, AND AN APPARATUS THEREFOR

  • US 20100125383A1
  • Filed: 11/04/2009
  • Published: 05/20/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/14/2008
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for implementing and programming an electronic computer interface (Main Controller) between an operator and on-board devices of a marine vessel, for monitoring, communicating and managing power generation, storage, regeneration and propulsion thereon, said marine vessel including at least one propulsion system, comprising the steps of:

  • (a) providing a high voltage storage unit;

    (b) providing a low voltage storage unit;

    (c) providing a DC/DC bidirectional charger/converter;

    (d) providing a main controller, said main controller being operatively connected to said high voltage storage unit, said low voltage storage unit, said bidirectional charger/converter and said at least one electric propulsion system; and

    (e) providing a helm controller, operatively connected to said main controller, wherein functions of power generation and propulsion are managed without user intervention based on said operator controlling a throttle and a generator mode through said helm control.

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