Review of Dynamic Positioning Control in Maritime Microgrid Systems

Mojtaba Mehrzadi, Yacine Terriche, Chun-Lien Su, Muzaidi Bin Othman, Juan C. Vasquez and Josep M. Guerrero
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Mojtaba Mehrzadi: Center for Research on Microgrids (CROM), Department of Energy Technology, Aalborg University, 9220 Aalborg East, Denmark
Yacine Terriche: Center for Research on Microgrids (CROM), Department of Energy Technology, Aalborg University, 9220 Aalborg East, Denmark
Chun-Lien Su: Department of Marine Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung City 80543, Taiwan
Muzaidi Bin Othman: Center for Research on Microgrids (CROM), Department of Energy Technology, Aalborg University, 9220 Aalborg East, Denmark
Juan C. Vasquez: Center for Research on Microgrids (CROM), Department of Energy Technology, Aalborg University, 9220 Aalborg East, Denmark
Josep M. Guerrero: Center for Research on Microgrids (CROM), Department of Energy Technology, Aalborg University, 9220 Aalborg East, Denmark

Energies, 2020, vol. 13, issue 12, 1-22

Abstract: For many offshore activities, including offshore oil and gas exploration and offshore wind farm construction, it is essential to keep the position and heading of the vessel stable. The dynamic positioning system is a progressive technology, which is extensively used in shipping and other maritime structures. To maintain the vessels or platforms from displacement, its thrusters are used automatically to control and stabilize the position and heading of vessels in sea state disturbances. The theory of dynamic positioning has been studied and developed in terms of control techniques to achieve greater accuracy and reduce ship movement caused by environmental disturbance for more than 30 years. This paper reviews the control strategies and architecture of the DPS in marine vessels. In addition, it suggests possible control principles and makes a comparison between the advantages and disadvantages of existing literature. Some details for future research on DP control challenges are discussed in this paper.

Keywords: dynamic positioning; intelligent control; maritime microgrids; offshore industry (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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