Skip navigation
Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/dsp011z40kx042
Title: Performance Characterization of an Electric Motor for Marine Propulsion
Authors: Delingat, Attila
Advisors: Martinelli, Luigi
Department: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Certificate Program: Robotics & Intelligent Systems Program
Class Year: 2022
Abstract: Despite the incredible growth experienced by the electric car industry, marine electrification is still in its early stages. Boating unfortunately pollutes in a number of ways beyond greenhouse gas emissions, making the shift to clean energy alternatives instrumental in protecting the environment. Marine engines have a different set of performance requirements than automotive ones, namely the need for continuous power. As such, electric powertrains need to be developed and tested specific to boating. In this thesis I aim to characterize an electric powertrain through motor performance specifically for marine propulsion. I designed and built the high and low voltage electrical system, implemented a battery management system, as well as fabricated a motor mount to couple the powertrain to an eddy brake dynamometer. Despite testing limitations on the dynamometer, I was able to validate the design and demonstrate viability for a marine application.
URI: http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/dsp011z40kx042
Type of Material: Princeton University Senior Theses
Language: en
Appears in Collections:Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, 1924-2024
Robotics and Intelligent Systems Program

Files in This Item:
File Description SizeFormat 
DELINGAT-ATTILA-THESIS.pdf36.11 MBAdobe PDF    Request a copy


Items in Dataspace are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated.