Estimation and Optimization of Vessel Fuel Consumption

Vessels with diesel-electric power generation enable efficient and flexible operation of the power plant. In order to make sure that the power plant runs at the optimum operation point at all times, this paper proposes a method for on-line estimation of the specific fuel consumption of individual ge...

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Published in:IFAC-PapersOnLine 2016, Vol.49 (23), p.394-399
Main Authors: Lundh, Michael, Garcia-Gabin, Winston, Tervo, Kalevi, Lindkvist, Rickard
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Estimation
Load dispatch
Marine
Optimization
Power management
Ship
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Summary:Vessels with diesel-electric power generation enable efficient and flexible operation of the power plant. In order to make sure that the power plant runs at the optimum operation point at all times, this paper proposes a method for on-line estimation of the specific fuel consumption of individual generators to enable tracking the true efficiency of each power generation unit, and a method for on-line optimization of the power plant using the estimated specific fuel consumption. Based on the results calculated using measured operation profiles from a large cruise ship, fuel savings of 4-6% can be achieved.
ISSN:2405-8963
2405-8963
DOI:10.1016/j.ifacol.2016.10.436