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Design of a Computerized Energy Management System for Marine Applications
Abstract
A computer-based energy management system for marine applications is presented. The problem of fuel-management for large diesel engines on board ship is discussed. The design of the computer hardware and software are presented including the practical constraints and specifications.
The design criterion used to create hardware suitable for the marine environment is discussed. The various specifications for computer hardware, software, sensors, and various measurement devices are presented. The results of a field test of a prototype system are discussed including the resulting savings from use of the energy management hardware. Specific attention is given to the man-machine interface requirements which are designed to facilitate and simplify operating use and understanding. The practical application of the system for significantly reducing the fuel costs of ship operators is presented.
Subject
Computer Based Energy Management SystemMarine Applications
Fuel Management
Computer Hardware and Software Design
Sensors and Measurement Devices
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Citation
Russell, B. D.; Perry, L. W.; Gerloff, G. W.; Heller, R. P.; Pankonien, G. (1982). Design of a Computerized Energy Management System for Marine Applications. Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu). Available electronically from https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /94308.