Security Constrained Power Management System for the NG IPS ships

Optimality and security are two important issues for the Next Generation of Integrated Shipboard Power Systems (NG IPS). This paper discusses the importance of an effective Security Constrained Power Management System (SCPMS) for the NG IPS. The SCPMS aims to operate the system optimally while keeping the system secure. This paper also explores the benefits of an integrated approach for the SCPMS. To investigate different schemes for the SCPMS, a case study was performed on a simplified NG IPS model in PowerWorld™ simulator. This case study showed that the integrated scheme for the SCPMS is more effective and provides better results, compared to the other schemes.