Preventive protection of marine electrical power system from the transition of generating sets to motoring mode

Abstract

The approaches that ensure the trouble-free operation of marine power system in abnormal modes were considered. Such modes are usually associated with the system elements failure during operation. Particular attention was paid to the processes occurring in the circuit during transition of one of the generators to the motoring operation mode. The relevance of the considered marine power system issue was substantiated. According to the research results, using time-delay when generating a signal to disable a failed unit operating with reverse power can contribute to defect development in the primary motor. Moreover, time-delay can also lead to zero voltage in the marine electric power system. This circumstance creates the possibility of an emergency that can potentially lead to a shipping accident with the most serious consequences. The problem of timely shutdown of a faulty electrical machine before its transition to the motoring mode is defined in the research, as well as the overload prevention problem for primary motors remaining in working condition. An original diagnostic indicator was proposed based on study, which allows identifying the inoperative state of generator unit during operation. The new approach was developed, which implements the preventive control method for the marine power system in case of element failure. The forecasting of the system operation modes in case of a generator set failure, and its structural adaptation to the occurred malfunction is carried out. In contrast to the existing methods, the practical implementation of the proposed solution will allow accident-free transition of marine power system to a partially operational state without the emergency. This will have a beneficial effect on the safety of ship as a whole.