Answer to Question #150622 in Electrical Engineering for Mathias

Question

With the aid of diagrams and sketches, discuss with relevant site locations, 16 means of power generation(station)

Answer 1

Power generation On board

Shipboard power is generated using a prime mover and an alternator working together. For this an alternating current generator is used on board. The generator works on the principle that when a magnetic field around a conductor varies, a current is induced in the conductor.