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Prime power generation on board all-electric ships presents several options that affect fuel consumption, power density, operational effectiveness, and survivability. A study that aims at understanding the effects of some of these options has been conducted and results are reported in this paper. It is found that direct coupling of gas turbines to permanent magnet generators reduces system mass and...