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Title: | Cost-Benefit Analysis of Converting Wasp Class Landing Helicopter Dock (Lhd) Steam Propulsion Plants to Hybrid |
Authors: | Joseph Jablonski Richard Rodriguez |
Keywords: | Landing Helicopter Dock Hybrid Propulsion Steam Propulsion Cost Benefit Analysis Navy Aviation Commercial Outsourcing |
Issue Date: | 13-May-2020 |
Publisher: | Acquisition Research Program |
Citation: | Published--Unlimited Distribution |
Series/Report no.: | Steam-powered propulsion plants on-board Wasp-Class Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD);SYM-AM-20-131 |
Abstract: | 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. |
Description: | Acquisition Management / Defense Acquisition Community Contributor |
URI: | https://dair.nps.edu/handle/123456789/4267 |
Appears in Collections: | Annual Acquisition Research Symposium Proceedings & Presentations |
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