Supporting the operation of the electrical power system of modern special purpose vessels with dynamic positioning

Abstract

THE PURPOSE. Consider the use of special purpose vessels with a dynamic positioning system. To conduct observations and research of the operation of electrical power systems of such vessels for the existence of problems in them that affect the performance of technological operations. To propose methods and means aimed at eliminating situations and processes that adversely affect the operation of shipboard electrical power systems when laying pipelines.METHODS. For observation and research, the unified electrical power systems with electric rudder propellers and a system for laying an underwater pipeline of the "Seven Vega" cable layer was considered. Collected information on all the main electrical systems of the vessel "Seven Vega". Experimental studies were carried out aimed at studying the operating modes of the electrical power system during the laying of pipelines.RESULTS. Experimental oscillograms of currents of parallel operating diesel-generator sets in different modes have been obtained. The existence of power exchange oscillations during the operation of the unified electric power system of the cable-laying ship “Seven Vega” is noted. The data on the negative influence of power oscillations on the operation of tensioners during the laying of underwater pipelines were obtained.CONCLUSION. The use of sea-going vessels with dynamic positioning for laying pipelines and performing oil and gas production operations requires ensuring the operation of their electrical power systems. To ensure the high-quality operation of tensioners in pipeline laying systems, it is necessary to ensure the adjustment of their regulators and to exclude the occurrence of power exchange oscillations during parallel operation of generator sets.