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Integrated Power System
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IPS is an AC/DC hybrid zonal
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Total capacity is 103 MW
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93 MW required for 40 knots, 6MW for
ship service loads, 4 MW reserve
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Gas turbines produce 3 phase 13.8
kVolt AC
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All ship service loads distributed via
1000 volts DC
Used to power HTS
motors and propulsion pods
Also used to power ship’s DC busses
All loads auctioneered from both busses for greater redundancy.
Ship’s service loads separated into 6 zones.