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Old 03-13-2007, 09:20 AM   #16 (permalink)
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why would the current need ac-dc-ac conversion? why not use ac generators and ac motors for propulsion?
Becuase the diesel submarines diesel engines generate power for the battery and the battery creates DC power. It's Motors run on AC power so you need an inverter.
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Becuase the diesel submarines diesel engines generate power for the battery and the battery creates DC power. It's Motors run on AC power so you need an inverter.
got me. i was thinking nuclear again.....
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