Chinese Marine Propulsion

Illustration from an academic paper, showcasing a shipboard high-speed generator with magnetic support suspension technology. Perhaps this will see usage onboard future submarines and frigates due to its enhanced noise/vibration-reduction/silencing capabilities.

Posted by @勤劳朴实罗素历 on Weibo.

by78 said:

Does anyone have the full paper? If I'm reading this correctly, it appears to mention a magnetically levitated mount for generators to reduce their vibration and noise.

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I found the paper: it's on integrated electric propulsion systems for unmanned ships.

A prototype of the medium-speed, dual-fuel 8ML450DF marine engine has conducted its first ignition test, marking a new phase of development.

An academic paper on algorithms used to better design reactor coolant pipeline layouts.

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A paper on civilian nuclear propulsion. It examines several promising reactor designs and concludes that in the short term, China should pursue small pressurized water reactors for marine use, as they are the most mature and represent the easiest technical route. China should also concurrently invest in molten-salt reactors, as they hold much promise and could give China an edge in the field of nuclear propulsion further down the road.

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CHD416V16 high-speed marine diesel engine has . I couldn't find any image or specs on this engine.