Power Management System (PMS)
Automation
The Power Management System (PMS) is one of the most critical systems on a ship. It performs all the necessary functions to manage power generation and main distribution across the entire vessel. It is an advanced system that ensures high reliability and availability.
General Features
Power Management System (PMS)
- Load-dependent start and stop of generators
- Frequency control of generators
- Automatic synchronization of generator breakers and bus ties
- Unloading of generators before opening generator circuit breakers under no-load conditions
- Primary and backup selection
- Blackout monitoring and startup system
- Symmetrical kW load sharing
- Supports both droop mode and isochronous load sharing
- kW monitoring and power reservation for thrusters and heavy consumers
- Excitation control output for the shaft generator
- Parallel operation of generators and shore power synchronization
- Schematic representation of the system layout on the control panel
- Interface and communication with any alarm, monitoring, or automation system
- User-friendly access to system parameters such as start levels, stop levels, cooling time, and high-consumption levels