Integration of Wind Energy System in Shipboard using Frequency converter

Authors

  • R. Elavarasi
  • V. Karthikeyan
  • D. Padma Subramanian

Abstract

In recent years, shipping industries are directed towards energy-efficient ships with less pollution. The conventional ship uses diesel generators to drive the propulsion motors. Implementation of hybrid microgrids to the shipboard power systems (SPSs) reduces the cost of propulsion and increases the efficiency of ship system. In this regard, research works focus on integrating renewable energy sources such as solar PV and wind with conventional diesel generators, batteries, fuel cells, etc. The various energy sources in shipboard power systems have to be managed technically as well as eco-friendly. Hence an energy management system is mandatory in the ships to control and observe the overall performance of the SPSs. This paper proposes the integration of wind energy systems with high-frequency power electronic converter in SPSs.

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2020-01-07

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