ABSTRACT

Marine transportation is fast witnessing an increased trend towards being all electric. This work puts forth offshore electric floating charging stations (FCS) as the need of the hour for pushing forward the transition from a completely fuel-based propulsion system to electric-powered vessel. Evaluation of a solar photovoltaic-based FCS for electric ships is made in this study and it puts forward novel solutions to enhance the accessibility of ships to the FCS facility on the sea route. One of which is using a remotely operated power carrier vehicle which can be deployed from the vessels to the FCS to meet its power requirements, with suitable communication system. A prototype model of the remotely operated carrier vehicle is also made for analysis. A pole-based charging point structure scheme for FCS is proposed as another solution to access FCS facilities and an initial feasibility evaluation of floating charging stations is also considered in this study.

摘要

海上运输正在迅速见证全电动的趋势。这项工作提出了海上电动浮动充电站 (FCS) 作为推动从完全基于燃料的推进系统向电动船过渡的时间的需要。本研究对用于电动船舶的基于太阳能光伏的 FCS 进行了评估，并提出了新的解决方案，以提高船舶在海上航线上对 FCS 设施的可达性。其中之一是使用远程操作的电力运载工具，可以从船只部署到 FCS 以满足其电力需求，并配备合适的通信系统。还制作了遥控运载车的原型模型进行分析。