Marine Electrical Power Systems:
Ship Electrical Distribution System Design:
Common mode voltage and current control

Last Update: July 15, 2024

Essential Questions

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What are common mode chokes and common mode shunts?
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What strategies can be employed to limit common mode currents?
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How can motors and motor drives be synergistically designed to reduce common mode voltages and currents?
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What can be done to limit bearing currents in rotating machines?
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References

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

Doerry, Norbert H. and John V. Amy Jr., "Medium Voltage DC Common Mode Current Control and Grounding," ASNE Naval Engineers Journal, June 2018, No. 130-2, pp. 85-104.

Doerry, Dr. Norbert H., Integrated Electric Propulsion,The Marine Engineering Series Edited by Michael G. Parson, SNAME, Alexandria VA, 2020 ISBN 978-1-7923-1226-7


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