Shaft Generator - Output Capability
Shaft-generator available electrical power given main-engine load and PTO design capacity - enables one-generator-at-sea config on slow-steaming.
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Formula, assumptions, and limits
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| PTO rated capacity | MW | |
| Main-engine output | MW | |
| Propulsion reserve factor | ||
| PTO efficiency |
Source: MAN ES PTO/PTH/PTI Project Guide
In short
Shaft-generator available electrical power given main-engine load and PTO design capacity - enables one-generator-at-sea config on slow-steaming.