Multi-source energy networks for cargo vessels

Ahmed, Sanjana; Castellazzi, Alberto; Williams, Arthur

Abstract

The paper discusses the feasibility of installing renewable energy generation technologies on sea-going transport, taking into account the additional weight and power consumption. This study in based on the power management of a 26,198 tonne commercial chemical tanker. The management system would aim at reducing the number of generators as well as the power required from burning fossil fuels. After a process of elimination of potential technologies based on feasibility of the project and shipboard application, the work is focused towards photovoltaic and wind energy generation in combination with fossil fueled engines and Li-ion battery storage covering the higher energy density needs, and the intermittent nature of renewables. The network architecture is optimized in order to have the highest efficiency, and reduced system weight. The results show that successful management of the system can lead to reduction in generator requirement, and energy despite the weight of extra installations of photovoltaic and wind energy generation systems. By reducing the number of generators and allowing each remaining one to operate near their maximum power, the specific fuel consumption is improved, the efficiency is increased, resulting in significant fuel and cost saving, along with the mass of fuel to be carried on-board.

Citation

Ahmed, S., Castellazzi, A., & Williams, A. (2016). Multi-source energy networks for cargo vessels. Transactions on Environment and Electrical Engineering, 1(4), https://doi.org/10.22149/teee.v1i4.52

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Oct 18, 2016
• Publication Date: Nov 7, 2016
• Deposit Date: Nov 24, 2016
• Publicly Available Date: Nov 24, 2016
• Journal: Transactions on Environment and Electrical Engineering
• Electronic ISSN: 2450-5730
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 1
• Issue: 4
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22149/teee.v1i4.52
• Keywords: Ship; Energy management; Renewable energy; Solar; Marine; Storage
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/829735
• Publisher URL: https://teee.eu/index.php/TEEE/article/view/52