Research on Intelligent Energy Management Algorithm for Ship Hybrid Power System

Hui Kong

doi:10.54691/rfcthy21

Authors

Hui Kong

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54691/rfcthy21

Keywords:

Green Ship; Ship Hybrid Power System; Energy Management Strategy.

Abstract

In response to the green and low-carbon transformation demands of the shipping industry, ship hybrid power systems, with their significant advantages in reducing fuel consumption and controlling pollutant emissions, have become a research hotspot in the field of ship power. In order to lay a theoretical foundation for subsequent research, identify the research entry point, and prove the necessity and innovation of the research. Based on the relevant research achievements in the field of ship hybrid power energy management, this paper compares the existing energy management strategies from the perspectives of rule-based, optimization-based and intelligent algorithm-based energy management, comprehensively and deeply analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of the research on these energy management strategies and their application conditions, and prepares for subsequent research. Finally, the deficiencies of the current research and the future development direction were pointed out, providing a reference for the design optimization and engineering application of ship hybrid power systems.

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