The Navy this week announced an industry day is set for next month to discuss electric power and propulsion systems with industry for the future next-generation DDG(X) guided-missile destroyer.
PMS-460, the DDG(X) program office, is hosting the event for development of the power and propulsion system for the future ship class. The Navy plans to ultimately buy DDG(X) ships to replace the Ticonderoga
-class cruisers and Arleigh Burke-class destroyers.
The government plans to provide an overview of DDG(X) development plans, design status, requirements and an update on planning for the Land-Based Test Site (LBTS) to support power and propulsion system industrial base readiness.
The Navy said it wants the LBTS industry base readiness planning to be able to quickly respond to Navy requirements for new power generation and distribution, energy management, power and propulsion system plant controls and propulsion systems.
“The Navy is seeking participation from electric power and propulsion equipment manufacturers, academia, and other interested parties to support the design and development of the power and propulsion system for the DDG(X) Guided Missile Destroyer,” the notice said.
The Navy also outlined how the LBTS will help plan for the eventual ship. It said the LBTS is planned to be a representation of the DDG(X) power and propulsion system in the developmental stage and used for system demonstration and risk reduction before procurement of the tactical power and propulsion system.
The notice confirmed the LBTS will be a full-scale power and propulsion system representing one shaft line of the DDG(X) power and propulsion system. It will include associated power generation, propulsion, controls, electrical distribution, and conversion equipment.
The Navy said the program will use modeling and simulation (M&S) to evaluate system performance in a digital environment that will represent the total DDG(X) ship system. Models of equipment will then be validated with full-scale testing at the LBTS.
The notice said M&S and LBTS activities will be focused on five objectives: de-risking the ship power and propulsion system; developing and validating power and propulsion system operation and component interfaces and specifications; testing and maturing control system active power management, machinery controls, and cybersecurity; developing and validating interfaces with combat systems via M&S; and informing the overall DDG(X) concepts of operation capability and limitations.
Registration closes on July 1, with the event scheduled for July 15.