What is the naval power & energy systems technology development roadmap?

The following is the Naval Power and Energy Systems Technology Development Roadmap, the Naval Sea Systems Command’s strategy to meet future weapon and sensor systems power requirements. The document was released June 26. Today, the U.S. Navy is on the cusp of revolutionary changes in how warfare at sea is conducted.

What are the long-term trends leading the development of naval power systems?

This TDR proposes multiple paths to continue providing targets in the face of uncertainty. Long term trends directly leading the development of Naval Power Systems are expected to continue. In general, they are: Navy platforms will require more electric power, on demand, to meet the needs of ever improving mission systems.

What is the prime mover product area for naval power systems?

The prime mover product area for naval power systems focuses primarily on diesel engines and gas turbines. Energy recovery and fuel cells are also discussed. Steam turbine prime movers for naval nuclear propulsion applications are not within this roadmap’s purview.

How will naval power conversion technology influence the selection of interfaces?

However, the concepts and underlying technologies, such as advance power electronic devices, transformers, converter topologies and control philosophies, and passive filtering improvements developed by industry will provide the basis for naval power conversion equipment and should influence the direction the Navy goes in selection of interfaces.

Does low voltage power distribution still exist in naval power systems?

While low voltage power distribution equipment will still exist within naval power systems, this discussion on distribution is focused on medium voltage 1-13.8KVAC or 1-20kVDC equipment to support emerging higher power needs (discussed in sections IV and VI).