Author(s)

K. Chachulski, W. Kozera & J. Szczesniak

Abstract

The paper present a short description of an optimal control system for a propulsion unit with a controllable pitch propeller and proposes how to integrate the system with AUTOCHIEF 7 made by NORCONTROL Also the possibilities of collaboration of a system with shaft generator are discussed 1 Introduction The use of a controllable pitch propeller introduces an additional controlled parameter Possible changes in the propeller pitch extend the engine working field which is particularly visible at partial loads The controllable pitch propeller enables the use of full engine power output in varying conditions of navigation This enhances the propulsion efficiency in comparison with a fixed pitch propeller system and is cost effective Only a properly operated system can turn ou

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