Reliability Problems
Later on, however, two nuclear-powered submarines were equipped with turboelectric drives but had reliability problems during their service life, leading them to be underpowered and heavy on maintenance work. By 2013, only the French Nacy used turboelectric drive in their nuclear-powered Triomphant-class submarines. The concept behind Electric drive is just a segment of the entire propulsion system. It won’t replace the nuclear reactor or the steam turbines.
Reliability Problems
The Prime Designer And Manufacturer
In 2014, Northrop Grumman was chosen to be the prime designer and manufacturer of the turbine generator units. They’re crucial since the turbines convert thermal energy in the steam into mechanical energy. Then, the generators convert that mechanical energy into electrical energy. This energy is then used for powering onboard systems while also powering the propulsion for the electric motor.
The Prime Designer And Manufacturer
