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Design of Propulsion and Electric Power Generation Systems

Design of Propulsion and Electric Power Generation Systems is a comprehensive guide to the design of propulsion and electric power generation systems in modern ships, covering marine engineering principles, energy systems, and propulsion optimization.

The design of propulsion and electric power generation systems is a core area of marine systems engineering, directly influencing ship performance, energy efficiency, and operational reliability. This book provides a structured introduction to propulsion design, onboard power generation, and the engineering principles that support modern vessel operations.
The publication reflects international regulatory frameworks, including requirements set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
It covers the main components of propulsion and electric power supply systems, ship resistance and propulsion characteristics, power demand, energy conversion, diesel engines, gas turbines, electric motors, propellers, and the relationship between propulsion engines and propeller selection. It also addresses fuel consumption and exhaust emissions, making it highly relevant to modern marine engineering practice.

This guide is especially useful for students and engineers who need to understand the design logic behind shipboard systems, while also strengthening knowledge of how propulsion and power generation affect efficiency, maintenance, and compliance.

Why This Design of Propulsion and Electric Power Generation Systems Book Matters

Understanding propulsion and power generation design is essential for anyone involved in marine engineering, ship system performance, or technical decision-making. This book supports that understanding by combining core theory with practical examples and exercises that help reinforce key concepts.

For a broader understanding of shipboard engineering systems, this publication works effectively alongside Practical Marine Electrical Knowledge – Fourth Edition, Troubleshooting Marine Switchgears and Controls, and Operation and Maintenance of Machinery in Motorships.

It also complements engineering-focused regulatory and operational resources such as IMO 2020: Consistent Implementation of MARPOL Annex VI and Marine Fuels: Preventing Claims and Disputes, with additional technical references available in the marine engineering books collection.

Who Should Study Propulsion and Power Generation System Design?

This book is ideal for marine engineers, engineering cadets, electro-technical officers, and students studying marine systems engineering. It is also valuable for professionals involved in ship design, machinery planning, and technical operations.

Whether used for study, technical development, or onboard reference, this guide provides a strong foundation in the principles behind propulsion and electric power generation systems in ships.

The guide to the design of propulsion and electric power generation systems covers the following topics: 

• The principles of marine engineering 
• the main components of propulsion and electric power supply systems 
• the resistance and propulsion characteristics of ships and the electric power demand 
• energy conversion 

• the operating principles and elements of machinery and equipment on board (including diesel engines, gas turbines, electric motors and screw-type propellers) 
• matching the propulsion engine to the propeller 
• ship fuel consumption and exhaust emission. 

The publication comes with an Exercises Annex with practical examples to aid in comprehending and strengthening the concepts discussed.