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Optimal selection of the diesel generators supplying a ship electric power system

Michalopoulos Panayiotis, Tsekouras, George, Kanellos Fotios, Prousalidis, John, 1968-

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URIhttp://purl.tuc.gr/dl/dias/D285D56D-2132-48C7-994D-D3CB2A836BD6-
Identifierhttps://doi.org/10.3390/app122010463-
Identifierhttps://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/20/10463-
Languageen-
Extent20 pagesen
TitleOptimal selection of the diesel generators supplying a ship electric power systemen
CreatorMichalopoulos Panayiotisen
CreatorTsekouras, Georgeen
CreatorKanellos Fotiosen
CreatorΚανελλος Φωτιοςel
CreatorProusalidis, John, 1968-en
PublisherMDPIen
Content SummaryIt is very common for ships to have electric power systems comprised of generators of the same type. This uniformity allows for easier and lower-cost maintenance. The classic way to select these generators is primarily by power and secondarily by dimensions and acquisition cost. In this paper, a more comprehensive way to select them, using improved cost indicators, is proposed. These take into account many factors that have a significant impact in the life-cycle cost of the equipment. A realistic and detailed profile of the ship’s electric load spanning a full year of her operation is also developed to allow for a solution that is tailor-made to a specific case. The method used is highly iterative. All combinations of genset quantities and capacities are individually considered to populate a power plant, taking into account the existing redundancy requirements. For each of these and for every time interval in the load profile, the engine consumption is Lagrange-optimized to determine the most efficient combination to run the generators and the resulting cost. The operating cost throughout the year is thus derived. In this way, the method can lead to optimal results as large data sets regarding ship operation and her power system’s technical characteristics can be utilized. This intense calculation process is greatly accelerated using memorization techniques. The reliability cost of the current power plant is also considered along with other cost factors, such as flat annual cost, maintenance, and personnel. The acquisition and installation cost are also included, after being distributed in annuities for various durations and interest rates. The results provide valuable insight into the total cost from every aspect and present the optimum generator selection for minimal expenditure and maximum return of investment. This methodology may be used to enhance the current power-plant design processes and provide investors with more feasible alternatives, as it takes into consideration a multitude of technical and operational characteristics of the examined ship power system.en
Type of ItemPeer-Reviewed Journal Publicationen
Type of ItemΔημοσίευση σε Περιοδικό με Κριτέςel
Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/en
Date of Item2023-08-31-
Date of Publication2022-
SubjectPower-plant designen
SubjectGenerator selectionen
SubjectConsumptionen
SubjectLagrange optimizationen
SubjectLoad profileen
SubjectReliability costen
SubjectReturn on investmenten
Bibliographic CitationP. Michalopoulos, G. J. Tsekouras, F. D. Kanellos, and J. M. Prousalidis, “Optimal selection of the diesel generators supplying a ship electric power system,” Appl. Sci., vol. 12, no. 20, Oct. 2022, doi: 10.3390/app122010463.en

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