COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF CONVERTING WASP CLASS LANDING HELICOPTER DOCK (LHD) STEAM PROPULSION PLANTS TO HYBRID PROPULSION

The purpose of this thesis is to conduct a cost-benefit analysis of converting steam-powered propulsion plants on-board Wasp-Class Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) hulls 1 through 7 to hybrid propulsion. The objective of this research was to evaluate the net present value of conversion by weighing the cost-savings benefits of fuel savings, in-port utility consumption, and manpower against the cost of conversion. The results of the analysis conclude that LHDs 5 and 7 have a positive net present value; therefore, their conversion is recommended. LHD 6 can have a positive net present value with recommended complex overhaul schedule changes. Recommendations are made to maximize benefits to the Navy, considering potential changes in force structure and follow-on studies.

Grantor dc:publisher

Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School

Year dc:date.issued

2019

Authors dc:creator

• Jablonski, Joseph G.
• Rodriguez, Richard

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Bacolod, Marigee

Statement dc:rights

• This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.

Handle dc:identifier.uri

https://hdl.handle.net/10945/64191

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:calhoun.nps.edu:10945/64191