Evaluation of the technical and economic characteristics of a sail-motor yacht with a power solar plants
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An assessment of the technical and economic characteristics of a sailing-motor yacht with a power solar power plant was carried out. Its design features are described. The possible power of the photovoltaic system of the yacht, its maximum speed and range from the daily charging of the batteries due to the energy of solar radiation are determined. Also, the amount of diesel fuel was determined, which is saved due to the daily charging of the yacht's batteries from photocells, and its cost was calculated. It is shown that the operating costs for a yacht with a solar power system with a displacement of about 20 tons in the summer period of the year will be significantly less or comparable to those of sailing and motor yachts with a power plant based on an internal combustion engine, which makes them competitive with the latter. In addition, the expediency of the mass use of such yachts for recreation and travel is substantiated.
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