Marine DC Power Distribution Networks

Conference: PCIM Europe 2019 - International Exhibition and Conference for Power Electronics, Intelligent Motion, Renewable Energy and Energy Management
05/07/2019 - 05/09/2019 at Nürnberg, Deutschland

Proceedings: PCIM Europe 2019

Pages: 8Language: englishTyp: PDF

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Authors:
Kim, Seongil; Ulissi, Gabriele; Dujic, Drazen (Power Electronics Laboratory, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland)
Kim, Soo-Nam (Power System Research Department, Hyundai Electric & Energy Systems (HE), Republic of Korea)

Abstract:
Power distribution networks for marine applications have experienced significant changes in recent years with the evolution of DC technologies. Some low-voltage DC solutions have already been employed for low power ships with their main benefits and there are a lot of research activities to adopt these technologies to high power ships. This paper presents current technologies on marine DC power distribution networks in terms of system architectures, power equipment and system protection. In addition, several developments for marine applications which may be needed in future are discussed.