Marine Electrical Power Systems:
Electric Power Load Analysis (EPLA):
Combining Loads

Last Update: February 26, 2026

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When can loads be combined into a single load for the EPLA?
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How does one identify loads that can be combined and then combine them?
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How does one manage a load that has been combined as detail is refined in the design?
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References

DPC 310-1 Electric Power Load Analysis (EPLA) for Surface Ships

IEEE Std 45.1 IEEE Recommended Practice for Electrical Installations on Shipboard--Design

IEEE Std 45.1 IEEE Recommended Practice for Electrical Installations on Shipboard--Systems Engineering

MIL-E-7016 Military Specification - Electric Load and Power Source Capacity, Aircraft, Analysis of.

Doerry, Dr. Norbert and Dr. John Amy Jr., "Electric Load Modeling," presented at ASNE Intelligent Ships Symposium, Philadelphia PA, April 9-10, 2019.


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