Prior to carrier Fujian's construction, a replica of its propulsion and power generating systems (1st image) were built and housed in a large onshore test facility, where a team of engineers (average age 33.4 years) carried out thorough verification of their design and performance under various simulated conditions (2nd image). The team summarized their work in two interesting academic papers (3rd and 4th image). A Google translation of both papers have been attached this post.
The first paper (original
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Simulation of dynamic characteristics of marine steam power system under rapid power generation disturbance
Abstract: In order to ensure safe and stable operation of the marine steam power systems, it is necessary to study the dynamic response characteristics of the system under the rapid power generation disturbance of a turbo-generator set. An overall simulation model of a marine steam power system is established, and the simulation analysis of the dynamic characteristics of the system is carried out according to the operating conditions of single and continuous rapid disturbance of power generation. The simulation results show that the steam intake pressure of the main engine fluctuates by no more than 5% under single rapid disturbance, and by by no more than 7% under continuous rapid disturbance, and the fluctuation of the propeller's revolution speed under the two disturbance conditions is not more than 2%, which can meet the stable steam supply demand of the system. The results of this study can provide references for the safety design of marine steam power systems.
The second paper (original
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Experimental study on dynamic characteristics of shipboard steam power system under rapid and large disturbance of generating power
Abstract: This study seeks to explore the dynamic response characteristics of a marine steam power system under the condition of rapid and large power disturbance. A complete set of onshore experimental devices for a steam power system is established, and the dynamic response characteristics are studied by applying power disturbance by simulated load. The experimental results show that under the condition of a single period disturbance, the fluctuation range of the boiler pressure is within ± 1.5% and that of the propeller speed is within ± 2.5%; under the condition of continuous periodic disturbance, the fluctuation range of the boiler pressure is within ± 2.5% and that of the propeller speed is within ± 3.5%; during the experiment, the steam power system generally runs in a stable manner. The results of this study can provide technical support for the actual operation and use of steam power systems.