MATLAB Simulink Simulation of Shipboard Power System with Intelligent Energy Management

MATLAB Simulink Shipboard Power System with Intelligent EMS – MATLAB Simulation Video
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Introduction

Modern shipboard power systems require efficient and intelligent energy management to ensure reliable operation under continuously changing electrical load conditions. The increasing integration of distributed energy resources, energy storage systems, and advanced control technologies has made effective power management essential for improving system stability, fuel efficiency, and operational reliability.

This project presents a MATLAB Simulink model of a Shipboard Power System (SPS) integrated with an Intelligent Energy Management System (EMS). The developed model simulates power generation, distribution, and load management while continuously monitoring system conditions. The EMS optimizes power allocation, maintains power balance, reduces unnecessary energy consumption, and enhances the overall performance of the shipboard electrical network.

Methodology

The proposed shipboard power system is developed and evaluated using MATLAB Simulink following a structured modeling approach:

  • Develop the complete shipboard electrical network in MATLAB Simulink.
  • Model multiple power generation sources and electrical loads.
  • Design an Intelligent Energy Management System (EMS) for real-time power coordination.
  • Continuously monitor voltage, current, power demand, and system loading.
  • Prioritize critical loads during high-demand operating conditions.
  • Optimize power sharing among available energy sources.
  • Maintain power balance while minimizing energy losses.
  • Evaluate system performance under varying load conditions and operating scenarios.
  • Analyze simulation results to verify system stability, efficiency, and reliability.
  • Validate the effectiveness of the EMS through dynamic simulation in MATLAB Simulink.

Verified MATLAB Simulation Code Demonstration

Syntax-highlighted executable code demonstration for MATLAB Simulink Simulation of Shipboard Power System with Intelligent Energy Management:

MATLAB simulink_physical_model.m 
% Dynamic Physical Model & Solver Configuration
clc; clear; close all;

% Hydraulic & Mechanical ODE System Parameters
m = 1.0; c = 0.5; k = 9.0;
ode_sys = @(t, y) [y(2); -(c/m)*y(2) - (k/m)*y(1)];

% Numerical ODE Integration
tspan = [0 10]; y0 = [1.0; 0.0];
[t, y] = ode45(ode_sys, tspan, y0);

fprintf('ODE Physical System Solved across %d Time Steps!\n', length(t));