Marine Electrical Power Systems:
Electric Power Load Analysis (EPLA):
Endurance Fuel Calculations

Last Update: August 6, 2026

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Text Material

Doerry, Norbert, and Mark A. Parsons, "Modeling Shipboard Power Systems for Endurance and Annual Fuel Calculations," SNAME J Ship Prod Des (2023)
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References

DPC 200-1 Calculation of Surface Ship Endurance Fuel Requirements

Doerry, Norbert, and Mark A. Parsons, "Modeling Shipboard Power Systems for Endurance and Annual Fuel Calculations," SNAME J Ship Prod Des (2023)

SL101-AA-GYD-010 NAVSEA Technical Publication - Shipboard Energy Conservation Guide

OPNAVINST 9094.1 Full Power and Economy Trail Requirements for Non-Nuclear Surface Ship Classes


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