Integration of Shipboard Microgrids Within Land Distribution Networks: Employing a Ship Microgrid to Meet Critical Needs

Abstract

Recent research and innovations in electrical power systems for marine vessels have introduced early applications of shipboard electricity to modern power systems. Initially, power electronics had found extensive application in some vessel categories, i.e., platform supply vessels, where dynamic positioning systems require strong control capabilities to maintain position in specialized operations. Following this opening into electric propulsion, ships have experienced more significant use of electric energy onboard, pushing designers and manufacturers to implement the all-electric ship concept.