# Generators and alternators and Ship propulsion

Energy flows from generators and alternators to ship propulsion.

Source page: https://www.materialinsights.org/links/generators-and-alternators-and-ship-propulsion/

[Generators and alternators](https://www.materialinsights.org/energy/e_generators/) (energy) and [Ship propulsion](https://www.materialinsights.org/energy/e_marine/) (energy): 1 relationship.

## How they are linked

### 1. Energy flow

*Physical flow · Direct · Generators and alternators → Ship propulsion*

Diesel-electric ships generate power for propulsion motors.

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