Transmission type parallel to ship with hybrid power plant

Abstract

The kinematic scheme of a two-stream transmission is considered, which makes it possible to implement the principle of using two engines (including those using different physical principles and having different energy characteristics) and to implement the idea of design a hybrid power plant, including one adapted for operation on a driverless ship. The result of the research is the structural diagram of the transmission, the kinematic diagram of the summing gear in its composition and proposals for the implementation of the main units of the summing gear. The gearbox allows for smooth connection or disconnection of selected motors to the payload. The considered power plant combines an internal combustion engine and a traction motor. The main benefit is increased reliability through redundant motors. Improvements in efficiency are expected by ensuring consistent engine performance. The composition, the kinematic diagram, the principle of the transmission are proposed. The equations describing the kinematic and force relations in the summing gear are considered. The used method of kinematic and force analysis has been tested in the machine-building industry in relation to planetary gears as part of highly loaded transmissions of wheeled and tracked vehicles. References are given to technical solutions that make it possible to implement the proposed transmission based on the technological capabilities mastered by Russian manufacturers. The proposed scheme seems to be promising for use on ships for various purposes, including military boats, in the power plant of which a gas turbine engine is used.