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Modeling the Way for the Use of Solar Electric Technology in US CVA-Funded Pump-Out Vessel Fleets - Michael Pascucilla + Aaron Barnett 

10-05-2023 10:13 AM

This study aimed to analyze the limitations of current solar electric vessel technology and generate a model of a more optimized solar electric vessel for recreational and service vessel industries. Limitations were assessed through daily performance via the Solar Shark, a pre-existing prototype funded by the Clean Vessel Act.
 
Fundamental limitations were battery ventilation errors, drainage, and lack of waterproofing for the power supply and transmitting wiring. Humidity, surface temperature, and air temperature were measured and justified the limitations identified. Drainage systems were implemented by adding drain plugs to the battery bank and remodeling the bilge area with a more powerful pump and unconventional pump placement. The batteries were found to have been affected by high humidity and temperature so a ventilation system was implemented which lowered the average temperature and humidity by a significant margin.
 
These results imply that solar electric vessels cannot be approached in the same way as traditional vessels due to the unconventional propulsion system. It was concluded that this model is more suitable for rivers and lower current speeds, but it is much more optimized in these environments than the first iteration of the Solar Shark. This new model is available as open-source, so all boat builders have access to it, in an effort to promote clean boating.

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