Jin-Seok Oh

Fast Space vector Modulation without NTV Identification for Multilevel Inverters

This paper suggests a new space vector PWM method with very short processing time which does not need identification of nearest three vector (NTV) and duty ratio for each vector. The suggested PWM method makes mean value of phase voltage to be same as reference during every modulation period by use of a triangle in small hexagon on multilevel vector space. In this paper CAN serial communication protocol was used to implement the proposed method. This paper described the suggested modulation method can be successfully applied to the space vector modulation of multilevel inverter with CAN serial communication networks, for interface networks between the master and phase controller of inverter.

A Study on the Design of Power System for Buoy

†Professor, Division of Marine Engineering, Korea Maritime University, Busan 606-791, Korea* Division of Mechatronics Engineering, Korea Maritime University, Busan 606-791, Korea 요 약 :등부표의 등명기에 안정적으로 전력을 공급하는 것은 매우 중요하며 전력공급이 안정적이지 못하면 해난 사고를 발생시킨다. 태양광 발전 환경은 해상에서 큰 차이가 있음에도 불구하고, 등부표의 태양광 발전 시스템은 육상의 독립 발전 시스템의 설계 기준에 따라 설계되고 있다. 또한 등부표가 갖는 구조적인 특성을 반영하지 않고 태양광 발전 설비의 용량을 설계하고 있다. 그러므로 해상 환경에 맞지 않는 잘못되 설계로 인하여 발전량이 부족하게 되어 축전지가 과방전하게 된다. 축전지가 과방전하면 등명기에 안정적인 전력을 공급하지 못한다. 본 논문은 태양광 기반의 등부표의 설계 기준을 나타내었다. 3개월 동안 등부표 전력 시스템의 태양광 발전 전력, 소비 전려, 축전지 전압을 측정하였다. 또한 수집한 자료를 바탕으로 해상 등부표 전력운용을 분석하였다. 분석 결과 육상 설계 기준의 태양광 발전 전력과 등부표의 실제 태양과 발전 전력이 다르다는 것을 확인하였다. 분석 결과를 바탕으로 등부표의 전력 시스템 설계 기준을 제안한다.핵심용어 : 태양광, 등부표, 전력 시스템, 설계 기준, 독립 전원 시스템, 해양 구조물Abstract : Stable power supply to a light mounted on a navigational buoy is indispensable factor because unstable power can lead to fatal marine accident. Despite the difference lies between onshore and offshore environment, as well as the power output characteristics, the PV(Photovoltaic) power generation system is designed by the independent onshore power generation system standards. Furthermore, the capacity of PV power generation system does not take into account the structural characteristics of the buoy in the sea. Therefore, the faulty design makes battery over-discharge owing to lack of the power generation and the battery can not supply stable power to the light. This paper introduces a design method for a power system of the PV powered buoy. The data has been acquired for 3 months period, which includes PV-generated electricity, power consumption and battery voltage from experimental buoy. Further, a power management features of the buoy has been analyzed based on the acquired data. From the analysis of the acquired data, it was evident that PV power generation system produces different electric power output depend on its installed environment - land and sea. Based on the analytical result, a design criterion has been proposed for the power system in the navigational buoy.Key words :PV power system, Buoy, Power system, Design criterion, Independent power system, Ocean facility* 연회원, 119sky1004@naver.com 051)410-4866†교신저자 : 종신회원, Ojs@hhu.ac.kr 051)410-4283

Smart Power Management System for Leisure-ship

A leisure ship has a stand-alone type power system, and a generator is in use on this condition. But the generator cannot be operated in condition of leisure activity, ocean measurement and etc, because of environment and noise. Recently, renewable energy system is connected with power system of the leisure-ship for saving energy. The renewable energy system can not supply the stable power to leisure-ship because power generation changes according to weather condition. And most of the leisure ship is operated without methodical power management system. This studys purpose is to develop SPMS(Smart Power Management System) algorithm using the renewable energy (photovoltaic, wind power and etc.). The proposed algorithm is able to supply stable the power according to operation mode. Furthermore, the SPMS manages electric load (sailing and communication equipment, TV, fan, etc.) and reduces operating times of the generator. In this paper, the proposed algorithm is realized and executed by using LabVIEW. As a result, the hour for operating the generator is minimized.

Fault tolerant control methods of dual type independent multi-phase BLDC motor under open-switch fault conditions

Open-switch faults of DI-BLDCM (Dual type Independent multi-phase BLDC Motor) drive system cause torque ripple of motor. This torque ripple makes unwanted noise and vibrations in the drive system. This paper proposes four control methods for fault tolerant system and analyzes characteristics of DI-BLDCM controlled by the methods. All proposed methods can reduce the torque ripple to similar level under healthy conditions, although the motor is operated in open-switch fault conditions. But, these methods have different characteristics in various conditions. Therefore, from results of the analysis, the suitable methods can be chosen according to the various operation conditions and the fault cases.

Analysis and Design of a Wave Energy Conversion Buoy

In the sea various methods have been conducted to capture wave energy which include the use of pendulums, pneumatic devices, etc. Floating devices, such as a cavity resonance device take advantages of both the water motion and the wave induced motions of the floating body itself. The wave energy converter is known commercially as the WAGB(Wave Activated Generator Buoy) and is used in some commercially available buoys to power navigation aids such as lights and horns. This wave energy converter consists of a circular flotation body which contains a vertical water column that has free communication with the sea. A theoretical analysis of this power generated by a pneumatic type wave energy converter is performed and the results obtained from the analysis are used for a real wave energy converter buoy. This paper is shown to have an optimum value for which maximum power is obtained at a given resonant wave period Also, the length of the internal water column corresponds to that of the water mass in the water column. If designed properly, wave energy converter can take advantage not only of the cavity resonance, but also qf the heaving motion of the buoy. Finally, simulation is performed with a LabVIEW program and the simulation results are applied to a wave energy simulator for modifying design data for a wave energy converter.

Research of DC-DC Converter for Ocean Buoy

This paper describes the performance of DC-DC converters for buoy such as buck, boost, and buck-boost. The operating characteristic and charging efficiency with battery, which has a considerable properties about converters with PV(photovoltaic) system, is analyzed in this paper. It is performed by using the MPPT(Maximum Power Point Tracker) algorithm The basic equations of switching operation for converter are described, and the equations are analyzed with according to switch state. Whereas this analysis is directed toward the selection of converter for buoy, it also provides the insight into the behaviour of converter and performance of the proposed algorithm Finally, the suitable DC-DC converter is proposed for buoy, and the characteristic experiment is performed with the buck converter.

A New Protection Strategy of Impressed Current Cathodic Protection for Ship

Corrosion is never avoided in the use of materials with various environments. The underwater hull is normally protected against rusting by several coatings of anti-corrosive paint. The purpose of ICCP (impressed Current Cathodic Protection) system is to eliminate the rusting or corrosion, which occurs on metal immersed in seawater. The anode of ICCP system is controlled by an external DC source with converter. The function of anode is to conduct the protective current into seawater. The proposed algorithm includes the harmonic suppression control strategy and the optimum protection strategy and has tried to test the requirement current density for protection, the influence of voltage, the protection potential. This paper was studied the variation of potential and current density with environment factors, time and velocity, and the experimental results will be explained.

Numerical analysis for hydrodynamic interaction effects between vessel and semi-circle bank wall

Abstract The hydrodynamic interaction forces and moments induced by the vicinity of bank on a passing vessel are known as wall effects. In this paper, the characteristics of interaction acting on a passing vessel in the proximity of a semi-circle bank wall are described and illustrated, and the effects of ship velocity, water depth and the lateral distance between vessel and semi-circle bank wall are discussed. For spacing between ship and semi-circle bank wall (SP) less than about 0.2 L and depth to ship’s draft ratio (h/d) less than around 2.0, the ship-bank interaction effects increase steeply as h/d decreases. However, for spacing between ship and semi-circle bank wall (SP) more than about 0.3 L, the ship-bank interaction effects increase slowly as h/d decreases, regardless of the water depth. Also, for spacing between ship and semi-circle bank wall (SP) less than about 0.2 L, the hydrodynamic interaction effects acting on large vessel increase largely as ship velocity increases. In the meantime, for spacing between ship and semi-circle bank wall (SP) more than 0.3 L, the interaction effects increase slowly as ship velocity increases.

The Study on the Effects of Breakwater Energy Conversion System by Horizontal Plate Installation

Due to the oil price is increasing continuously, active researches on sources of renewable energy has been invigorated. Above all, ocean energy has high-usability because of ocean current has high density and large quantity compared to the wind energy. In this paper, efficiency enhancement of the wave power generation was described through horizontal plate installation at the break water wave power generation system that converts the ocean energy into electricity. The power-conversion efficiency can be improved by horizontal plate installation at existing system, but there has been insufficient studies domestically. The purpose of this paper is to analyze about the effects of the horizontal plate installation on the breakwater wave power generation system by wave basin experiment and to propose a position of horizontal plate installation.

Improvement of Submarine Cooling System using HILS Simulation

Owing to rapid development of power device and inverters, most of submarines adopt an eletric propulsion system. Although PMPM(Permanent Magnet Propulsion Motor) propulsion system has relatively higher power, energy conversion efficiency and smaller volume than engine propulsion system, it also produces large amount of heat due to current flowing inside motor coils and change of magnetic field induced by iron core. The produced heat in stator and inverter largely affects motor efficiency and bearing lubrication and causes thermal aging while the system is on operation. So, we analyze the existing cooling system and submarine ESS (Energy Saving System) cooling system whose power consumption is reduced. HILS(Hardware In the Loop System) technique is used for the modelling of the submarine cooling system. To confirm the ESS cooling system characteristic, HILS is simulated using LabVIEW with hardware. As a result, the ESS cooling system has the characteristic of better temperature stability and less power consumption than the existing one.