Define panic mode. Most electric motors can handle panic mode for 2 to 5 minutes. Also think of alternatives to get out of the way or panic. Big anchors... bow thrusters....
On Sat, Mar 24, 2018 at 10:30 AM, Rob rob@sail4life.net [electricboats]<electricboats@yahoogroups..com> wrote:I've learned a lot by lurking, but I'm contemplating a project that is MUCH larger than anything I've seen addressed here, so I thought I'd ask for advice…
Thanks in advance !
Project: 100' and 100 +/- ton canal barge repowering
Current power (broken) diesel engine from 1957, originally rated 116 hp
I'd like to yank that beast and repower with an electric drive.
Velocity requirements are: normally 3-5 knots. Panic mode 10-12 knots.
Assume the end product looks like a battery bank, 1-2kw solar, an autostart genset (possibly a larger and smaller unit?). Autostart based on demand and/or battery voltage… but that's a pretty broad assumption and I'm certainly open to options...
Generally, plan to move <20 miles per day, or maybe as far as the sun will take us. Also, typically don't have to deal with any current (but occasionally, thus panic mode above)
I thought I'd ask about feasibility before I even looked at the costing ;-)
Thoughts and/or suggestions?
Thanks!
-Rob
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