Modeling and Real-Time Scheduling of DC Platform Supply Vessel for Fuel Efficient Operation

DC marine architecture integrated with variable speed diesel generators (DGs) has garnered the attention of the researchers primarily because of its ability to deliver fuel efficient operation. This paper aims in modeling and to autonomously perform real-time load scheduling of dc platform supply vessel (PSV) with an objective to minimize specific fuel oil consumption (SFOC) for better fuel efficiency. Focus has been on the modeling of various components and control routines, which are envisaged to be an integral part of dc PSVs. Integration with photovoltaic-based energy storage system (ESS) has been considered as an option to cater for the short time load transients. In this context, this paper proposes a real-time transient simulation scheme, which comprises of optimized generation scheduling of generators and ESS using dc optimal power flow algorithm. This framework considers real dynamics of dc PSV during various marine operations with possible contingency scenarios, such as outage of generation systems, abrupt load changes, and unavailability of ESS. The proposed modeling and control routines with real-time transient simulation scheme have been validated utilizing the real-time marine simulation platform. The results indicate that the coordinated treatment of renewable based ESS with DGs operating with optimized speed yields better fuel savings. This has been observed in improved SFOC operating trajectory for critical marine missions. Furthermore, SFOC minimization at multiple suboptimal points with its treatment in the real-time marine system is also highlighted

Simulation-based model course to demonstrate seafarers' competence for deck officers' discipline

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The use of real time digital simulation and hardware in the loop to de-risk novel control algorithms

Low power demonstrators are commonly used to validate novel control algorithms. However, the response of the demonstrator to network transients and faults is often unexplored. The importance of this work has, in the past, justified facilities such as the T45 Shore Integration Test Facility (SITF) at the Electric Ship Technology Demonstrator (ESTD). This paper presents the use of real time digital simulation and hardware in the loop to de-risk a innovative control algorithm with respect to network transients and faults. A novel feature of the study is the modelling of events at the power electronics level (time steps of circa 2 μs) and the system level (time steps of circa 50 μs)

A distributed object-oriented simulator framework for marine power plants with weak power grids

In this work, we discuss and demonstrate how multi-engine marine power plants with weak power grids efficiently can be set up and simulated in a distributed co-simulation framework. To facilitate configuration switching such as starting and stopping, connecting and disconnecting arbitrary gensets online, the generator models are modelled as hybrid causality component models. This implementation enables seamless and energy conservative model switching. Also, the proposed simulator framework is scalable such that the number of gensets in the power plant can be set by a single parameter, which automatically scales the power management system and the tailored simulator master algorithm accordingly. To control the number of active gensets being connected to the power grid while running the simulation, a simple mixed integer linear programming formulation is proposed. A simulation case study including a marine power plant configuration with four equal-sized gensets is conducted in the end to demonstrate the features of the proposed simulator framework, which also can be applied to, e.g. a small wind farm, or an isolated number of islands with interconnected power generators.publishedVersio

PROJEKTOWANIE WIELOFUNKCYJNEGO SYMULATORA DO SZKOLENIA PERSONELU MASZYNOWNI

International requirements for improving energy efficiency and environmental protection and the necessary goals for their implementation in the marine industry are an actual problem. To integrate state-of-the-industry technologies and marine specialists education, the training complex is proposed. It is based on the platform of a hardware-software complex with the ability to integrate training equipment, simulators and software. That makes such a training complex multitask, universal, and flexible in achieving a variety of tasks and goals. The complex also implements high-quality education and training of marine specialists, conducting research after processing working out the results of engineering modelling of structural, thermal power, hydraulic, electrical, electronic, multi-physical and other solutions. The need to use the training complex allows us to form the necessary competence of the engine team personnel, develop methods and criteria for assessing competence, evaluate and demonstrate practical skills.Międzynarodowe wymogi dotyczące poprawy efektywności energetycznej i ochrony środowiska oraz cele niezbędne do ich wdrożenia w przemyśle morskim stanowią aktualny problem. W celu zintegrowania najnowocześniejszych technologii i kształcenia specjalistów z branży morskiej proponuje się utworzenie kompleksu szkoleniowego. Jest on oparty na platformie kompleksu sprzętowo-programowego z możliwością integracji sprzętu szkoleniowego, symulatorów i oprogramowania. To sprawia, że taki kompleks jest wielozadaniowy, uniwersalny i elastyczny w realizacji różnorodnych zadań i celów. Ponadto kompleks realizuje wysokiej jakości kształcenie i szkolenie specjalistów morskich, prowadząc badania po opracowaniu wyników modelowania inżynierskiego rozwiązań konstrukcyjnych, cieplnych, hydraulicznych, elektrycznych, elektronicznych, i innych. Wykorzystanie kompleksu szkoleniowego pozwala na kształtowanie niezbędnych kompetencji personelu zespołu inżynierskiego, opracowanie metod i kryteriów oceny kompetencji, ocenę i wykazanie umiejętności praktycznych

A review and evaluation of developments in marine simulation training and assessment and impact of such change on maritime education and training in Fiji

The Thesis is a study of current marine simulation technology, and of the historical and current developments in training seafarers through the use of simulation techniques. The range of marine simulation systems is vast, and a brief look is taken at the design, categorization and definition of the systems, with special emphasis on the significance in classifying this equipment. The reasons for utilizing simulation training techniques are examined, taking into account the inadequacy of traditional training methods in the rapid technological changes that have taken place. Traditional and technological training systems are evaluated and compared. Simulation training methodologies used in some selected training establishments are discussed. The use of marine simulators as an assessment tool and its effectiveness in the training context are investigated. Additionally, a brief look is also taken in identifying the present training needs in terms of shiphandling operations, considering the concerns of various International bodies such as the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the International Marine Simulation Forum (IMSF) and, the current revision of the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for seafarers (STCW) regarding simulation training. The results from this research project have led to the identification of simulation training equipment considered appropriate to meet the training needs in the Maritime Education and Training System in Fiji. In addition, proposed plans for various simulation training programmes are devised and the impact of implementing such a development in Fiji are discussed. The concluding chapters, inter-alia, discuss the adequacy of using simulators as a training tool and, the significance of educating and training simulation instructors. A number of recommendations are made concerning the acquisition of equipment and on the role of instructors

A Review and Comparison of Ship Power Simulation Methods

Safe, secure and efficient clean sea shipping proposed by the IMO requires the development of the appropriate design, operating knowledge and tools for assessing energy efficient design and operation of ships. A brief overview of the methods and models of ship power management simulation shows the advantages and disadvantages of representative models. This review includes a comparison of different simulation methods, which implies different models, with the aim of optimizing the production of electricity on board, emission reductions and improved energy efficiency. In addition, the recommended technical solution for contributing to energy efficiency on board is given