Preliminary design of the hybrid propulsion architecture for the research vessel "G. Dallaporta"

This paper presents energy and power evaluations on propulsion and generation systems related to a research vessel, named G. DALLAPORTA. This vessel is used by the National Research Council of Italy for oceanographic campaigns, which are generally carried out in the Mediterranean Sea. The analysis is based on measurements of the main electrical and mechanical parameters, related to on board propulsion, oleodynamic and electric auxiliary systems, with reference to the original thermal configuration of the ship. These preliminary results, obtained through theoretical methodology, make possible the identification of a designing procedure for the hybridization of this vessel, in order to respect the international marine standards, in terms of emissions and safety procedures.