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ELECTRICAL POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, METHOD FOR POWERING A CORRESPONDING TASK, PROPULSION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A SHIP

  • US 20170283023A1
  • Filed: 03/31/2017
  • Published: 10/05/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/31/2016
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An electrical power distribution system, comprising:

  • an assembly of electrical power generators, each driven by a heat engine and supplying a distribution network;

    a heat exchanger configured for recovering the heat energy generated during the operation of heat engines and for vaporizing a working fluid;

    a steam turbine driven by the working fluid and associated with a generator connected to the distribution network for converting the recovered heat energy into electrical energy;

    at least one frequency converter arranged between the distribution network and an electrical load; and

    a control device configured for controlling the frequency of the distribution network, where the flow rate of the vaporized working fluid is regulated to a maximum value.

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