Hybrid Physics and Machine Learning Models of Desktop-scale Naval Power Systems

Matthew Overlin, Alexander McBain, Justin Quattlebaum, Joshua Roper, Eric Thornton, Steven Iannucci, Eric Hultgren

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Abstract

The U.S. Navy is considering medium voltage DC (MVDC) power systems as opposed to traditional AC power systems in order to accommodate modern shipboard systems: high power sensors, electronic warfare, and weapons systems. A digital twin of an MVDC naval power system is useful so that its operation can be better understood. In this work, a scaled-down demonstration model of a modern MVDC naval power system is studied through a series of experiments showing the operational benefits of the system when implemented with digital twin technologies. Two portable hybrid unified models of the scaled demonstration system were developed with incorporated machine learning techniques to show improved autonomous control. Because the unified models are portable, they may be developed in one tool, but then used with another tool on another platform. In a field setting, for example, a unified model may be simulated alongside an actual Navy ship to better understand its operation and vice versa.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationConference Proceedings - IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition - APEC
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1802-1807
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781665475396
ISBN (Print)9781665475396
DOIs
StatePublished - May 31 2023
Externally publishedYes
Event38th Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition, APEC 2023 - Orlando, United States
Duration: Mar 19 2023Mar 23 2023

Publication series

Name2023 IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC)

Conference

Conference38th Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition, APEC 2023
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOrlando
Period03/19/2303/23/23

Keywords

  • Digital twin
  • Hybrid power systems models
  • Machine learning in power systems
  • Naval power systems

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