Ship control system and electric ship

Abstract

The utility model provides a ship control system and an electric ship. The ship control system comprises a central control system located in a cab, a first acquisition system located on a bow, a second acquisition system located on a stern and a display system located on a driving console. The central control system comprises a general control equipment box, a first network switch, a second network switch and an extension alarm panel; and the first acquisition system, the second acquisition system and the display system are respectively connected with the general control equipment box through the first network switch and the second network switch. The general control equipment box can receive the operation information, collected by the first collection system, of each ship bow device and the operation information, collected by the second collection system, of each ship stern device. And the extension alarm panel and the display system are used for executing alarm when receiving the alarm information sent by the master control equipment box. According to the scheme, the extension alarm panel, the display system and the acquisition system are combined, so that rapid monitoring and response of faults can be realized, and the monitoring timeliness and the early warning timeliness of the control system are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of control technology, in particular to a ship control system and an electric ship. Background Art

[0002] Faced with the global shipping industry's high standards for environmental protection and energy efficiency, electric ships are becoming increasingly popular as a clean and efficient solution. Automatic control systems for electric ships are a key technology for ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable operation. Automatic control systems not only enhance the level of ship automation but also lay the foundation for intelligent ship development. With technological advancements, the application of automatic control systems in electric ships will become increasingly widespread, and their importance will continue to grow.

[0003] How to ensure the safe operation of electric ships is one of the most important issues that the automatic control system needs to solve. The current automatic control system has shortcomings in terms of monitoring timeliness and early warning timeliness. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a ship control system and an electric ship, which can realize rapid monitoring and response of faults, and improve the monitoring timeliness and early warning timeliness of the control system.

[0005] The embodiment of the present utility model can be implemented as follows:

[0006] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a ship control system, comprising a central control system located in a navigation cabin, a first data acquisition system located at a bow, a second data acquisition system located at a stern, and a display system located at a navigation console;

[0007] The central control system includes a master control equipment box, a first network switch, a second network switch and an extended alarm panel, and the first acquisition system, the second acquisition system and the display system are connected to the master control equipment box through the first network switch and the second network switch respectively;

[0008] The first acquisition system is used to collect operating information of each bow device located at the bow of the ship, and transmit the operating information to the master control equipment box;

[0009] The second acquisition system is used to collect operating information of each stern device located at the stern of the ship and transmit the operating information to the master control equipment box;

[0010] The extended alarm panel and the display system are used to execute an alarm when receiving the alarm information sent by the master control equipment box.

[0011] In an optional embodiment, the master control equipment box is further configured to transmit the received operation information and generated alarm information to a shore-based monitoring center in real time via the MODBUS-TCP protocol.

[0012] In an optional embodiment, the second acquisition system includes a stern upper layer signal acquisition box, a stern engine room signal acquisition box, a stern upper layer extension alarm panel connected to the stern upper layer signal acquisition box, and a stern engine room extension alarm panel connected to the stern engine room signal acquisition box.

[0013] In an optional embodiment, the bow equipment includes a bow propulsion control system, an automatic identification system, a depth sounder, a speed log, a satellite compass, a steering gear, a water ingress alarm device, and a fire alarm system.

[0014] In an optional embodiment, the stern equipment includes a power management system, a left main propulsion control system, a right main propulsion control system, a battery compartment battery replacement device, and a battery compartment battery system.

[0015] In an optional embodiment, the battery compartment battery replacement device includes a battery replacement robot, a battery exchange box DBOX and an electric meter;

[0016] The DBOX is connected to the battery and is used to provide a container for storing and exchanging the battery;

[0017] The electric meter is connected to the battery and is used to measure the power consumption of the battery during the charging and discharging process;

[0018] The battery-swapping robot performs battery-swapping operations under control using corresponding battery-swapping modes and parameters.

[0019] In an optional implementation manner, when the first network switch is in a normal working state, the information transmission is implemented by the first network switch;

[0020] When the first network switch fails, the information transmission is automatically switched to the second network switch, and when the first network switch recovers to a normal working state, the information transmission is switched to the first network switch.

[0021] In an optional embodiment, the first acquisition system, the second acquisition system and the display system are connected to the first network switch and the second network switch via optical fiber transmission.

[0022] In an optional embodiment, the extended alarm panel and the display system include a sound alarm device and a photoelectric alarm device, respectively.

[0023] In a second aspect, the present invention provides an electric ship, comprising the ship control system described in any one of the aforementioned embodiments.

[0024] The beneficial effects of the ship control system and electric ship provided by the embodiments of the present invention include:

[0025] The ship's control system includes a central control system located in the wheelhouse, a first data acquisition system located at the bow, a second data acquisition system located at the stern, and a display system located at the bridge console. The central control system includes a master control equipment box, a first network switch, a second network switch, and an extended alarm panel. The first data acquisition system, the second data acquisition system, and the display system are connected to the master control equipment box via the first network switch and the second network switch, respectively. The master control equipment box receives operating information from each bow device collected by the first data acquisition system and from each stern device collected by the second data acquisition system. The extended alarm panel and display system are used to activate an alarm upon receiving an alarm message from the master control equipment box. In this solution, the combination of the extended alarm panel, display system, and data acquisition system enables rapid fault monitoring and response, improving the timeliness of monitoring and early warning of the control system. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only illustrate certain embodiments of the present invention and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0027] Figure 1 A structural block diagram of the ship control system provided in this embodiment;

[0028] Figure 2 This is one of the schematic diagrams of the architecture of the ship control system provided in this embodiment;

[0029] Figure 3 A structural block diagram of the bow equipment provided in this embodiment;

[0030] Figure 4 This is the second schematic diagram of the architecture of the ship control system provided in this embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] To make the purpose, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more clear, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Generally, the components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the drawings herein can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0032] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but rather merely represents selected embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments derived by persons of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative effort are intended to fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0033] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined or explained in subsequent drawings.

[0034] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that if the terms "upper", "lower", "inside", "outside", etc. appear, the orientation or position relationship indicated is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or is the orientation or position relationship in which the utility model product is usually placed when in use. It is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0035] In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc., if used, are merely used to distinguish and describe, and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0036] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the features in the embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other.

[0037] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , which is a structural block diagram of a ship control system provided in an embodiment of the present application, the ship control system includes a central control system located in the cab, a first acquisition system located at the bow, a second acquisition system located at the stern, and a display system located at the console.

[0038] The central control system includes a master control equipment box, a first network switch, a second network switch and an extended alarm panel. The first acquisition system, the second acquisition system and the display system are connected to the master control equipment box through the first network switch and the second network switch respectively.

[0039] The first acquisition system is used to collect the operating information of each bow device located at the bow of the ship and transmit the operating information to the master control equipment box.

[0040] The second acquisition system is used to collect the operating information of each stern device located at the stern of the ship and transmit the operating information to the master control equipment box.

[0041] The extended alarm panel and display system are used to execute an alarm when receiving an alarm message sent by the master control equipment box.

[0042] In this embodiment, the master control equipment box can be a SIAS (Integrated Automation System) equipment box. The SIAS equipment box can be understood as a new navigation aid system used for maritime safety and communication between ships and shore, and between ships. The first network switch and the second network switch can be optoelectronic switches. Optoelectronic switches use optical fiber cables as a transmission medium and have advantages such as high speed and strong anti-interference capabilities. Optoelectronic switches are data exchange devices that exchange optical signals directly, eliminating the need for electrical-to-optical conversion. This significantly increases the exchange rate.

[0043] In this embodiment, the first network switch and the second network switch adopt a one-master-one-standby working mode, that is, when the first network switch is in a normal working state, the first network switch realizes information transmission.

[0044] When the first network switch fails, the information transmission is automatically switched to the second network switch. When the first network switch recovers to normal working state, the information transmission is switched to the first network switch.

[0045] In this embodiment, based on the one-master-one-backup operation mode of the first network switch and the second network switch, stable operation of the system is ensured.

[0046] In this embodiment, the first and second acquisition systems and the display system are connected to the first and second network switches via optical fiber transmission, significantly improving data transmission speed and reliability. Furthermore, to ensure stable operation of the communication system, a redundant power supply system is provided in this embodiment to ensure normal operation of the communication system in the event of an unexpected situation.

[0047] Each functional module, such as the first and second acquisition systems, transmits information to the optoelectronic switch via the MODBUS-TCP protocol, enabling rapid information transmission and processing. The MODBUS-TCP protocol is a communication protocol widely used in industrial control. It enables data exchange between devices over a TCP / IP network and uses TCP to ensure reliable data transmission.

[0048] In this embodiment, the central control system includes not only the master control equipment box, the first network switch, the second network switch and the extended alarm panel in the cab, but also switches, power supplies and other equipment located in the cab.

[0049] The display system located at the driving console may include display panels, and the number of display panels may be two, three, etc.

[0050] The extended alarm panel, display panel, etc. are connected to the master control equipment box. When the master control equipment box generates an alarm message, the extended alarm panel can execute an alarm based on the alarm message, so that it is convenient for the crew to view the alarm message. In addition, the display panel can also execute an alarm based on the alarm message, and various related alarm data can be displayed through the display panel to facilitate the crew to understand the detailed abnormal situation.

[0051] In this embodiment, the extended alarm panel is a key device in the alarm system, which can be used to transmit alarm signals over long distances, achieve comprehensive monitoring and timely alarm. The extended alarm panel is composed of precision accessories such as a controller, extension cables, and converters.

[0052] In a control system, sensors within the data acquisition system monitor the area's status in real time and notify the master control box when an anomaly is detected. However, if the area is large, the master control box's signal transmission capacity is limited, which is when an extended alarm panel comes into play.

[0053] Extended alarm panels connect to other devices via extension cables, transmitting alarm signals to further locations. Multiple extended alarm panels can be connected to the master control box to create a comprehensive alarm system. When a sensor detects an anomaly, the master control box quickly processes the signal and relays it through the extended alarm panels, ensuring prompt and accurate alerts throughout the monitored area.

[0054] In the ship control system provided in this embodiment, the combination of the extended alarm panel, the display system and the acquisition system can achieve rapid monitoring and response to faults, thereby improving the monitoring timeliness and early warning timeliness of the control system.

[0055] In addition, in this embodiment, the master control equipment box is also used to transmit the received operating information and generated alarm information to the shore-based monitoring center in real time via the MODBUS-TCP protocol. This makes it convenient for shore-based management personnel to monitor the ship's status in real time.

[0056] In this embodiment, the control system, in addition to the master control cabinet serving as a centralized control cabinet and the layout of various acquisition systems serving as remote monitoring terminals, also employs an intelligent data analysis solution to enable real-time diagnosis and predictive maintenance of the ship's operating status, proactively identifying and resolving potential faults and hidden dangers, thereby improving the safety and efficiency of ship operations. All monitoring data can be uploaded to a shore-based monitoring center in real time via the MODBUS-TCP protocol, enabling management to fully understand the ship's operating status and conduct remote control and optimization.

[0057] Please refer to Figure 3In this embodiment, the first acquisition system is used to collect the operating information of each bow equipment, wherein the bow equipment includes the bow side propulsion control system, automatic identification system, depth sounder, speed meter, satellite compass, steering gear, water inflow alarm equipment and fire alarm system.

[0058] Among them, the bow propulsion control system is a system on the ship used to control the bow thruster. The bow thruster is an auxiliary propulsion device installed at the bow or bow side of the ship. It is mainly used to improve the ship's maneuverability, such as when the ship is traveling at low speed or requires precise control, such as berthing, unberthing, and navigating in narrow waterways.

[0059] In this embodiment, the collected operation information of the bow propulsion control system can be transmitted to the first network switch and the second network switch through the MODBUS-TCP protocol.

[0060] The Automatic Identification System (AIS) is an automatic reporting system used for ship tracking that provides a ship's identification, position, speed, course, and other relevant information.

[0061] A depth sounder is a marine instrument used to measure underwater depth. It calculates the water depth at the ship's location by sending sound wave signals to the bottom of the water and then receiving the echoes reflected by these sound waves.

[0062] The odometer on a ship is an instrument used to measure the distance a ship has traveled in the water. The satellite compass on a ship can calculate the ship's precise position, speed, and heading by receiving signals from multiple satellites.

[0063] like Figure 4 As shown in the AIS system, depth sounder, speed log, satellite compass, etc. ( Figure 4 The instruments and meters in the network can be connected to the switch via the CAN bus, and then connected to the first network switch and the second network switch via the MODBUS-TCP protocol.

[0064] Furthermore, steering gear is a device used on ships to change their course. It can be divided into electric steering gear and hydraulic steering gear. Flood alarms can be used to detect flooding, while fire alarm systems can be used to detect fires.

[0065] In this embodiment, the servo, water inlet alarm equipment, fire alarm system, etc. can be connected to the protocol converter, such as MTTR, via the MODBUS-RTU (a serial communication protocol) protocol, and then connected to the first network switch and the second network switch via the MODBUS-TCP protocol.

[0066] In this embodiment, the first data collection system can collect operating information from each bow device and transmit it to the master control box. Upon receiving the operating information, the master control box can generate an alarm message if it detects an anomaly. The extended alarm panel in the bridge cab can also generate an alarm based on the alarm information. Furthermore, the display system in the bridge console, such as the display panel, can also generate an alarm based on the alarm information.

[0067] The extended alarm panel and display system include an audible alarm device and a photoelectric alarm device, respectively. This way, the sound and light can be combined to alert the crew and resolve abnormal situations in a timely manner.

[0068] In this embodiment, the second acquisition system is used to collect operating information from various stern devices and transmit this information to the master control equipment box. The second acquisition system includes an upper stern signal box, an stern engine room signal acquisition box, an upper stern extended alarm panel connected to the upper stern signal acquisition box, and an extended stern engine room alarm panel connected to the stern engine room signal acquisition box.

[0069] Among them, the stern upper signal acquisition box and the stern engine room signal acquisition box can be connected to the data server through the CAN bus respectively, and then connected to the first network switch and the second network switch through the MODBUS-TCP protocol.

[0070] The stern upper extension alarm panel and the stern engine room extension alarm panel are respectively connected to the protocol converter via the CAN bus, and then connected to the first network switch and the second network switch via the MODBUS-TCP protocol.

[0071] In this embodiment, the stern equipment includes a power management system, a left main propulsion control system, a right main propulsion control system, a battery compartment battery replacement device, and a battery compartment battery system.

[0072] The battery compartment battery swapping system includes a battery swapping robot, a DBOX (battery exchange box), and an electricity meter. The DBOX is connected to the battery, providing a container for storing and swapping batteries. The electricity meter is connected to the battery, measuring the battery's power consumption during charging and discharging. Under control, the battery swapping robot performs battery swapping operations according to the corresponding battery swapping mode and parameters.

[0073] In this embodiment, the battery compartment battery replacement device can realize online control of the battery replacement robot, including battery replacement start and stop operations, online control of the battery replacement robot mode, and online parameter update of the battery replacement robot.

[0074] The control methods for the battery-swapping robot can include local control and remote control. Among them, the local control method is mainly based on maintenance and management, including battery relocation, bottom support and unlocking control, etc., while the remote control method is mainly based on automatic battery-swapping control.

[0075] In this embodiment, the battery compartment battery replacement device integrates functions such as battery status monitoring, battery replacement process control, data analysis and optimization, effectively simplifying the battery replacement process, improving the battery replacement efficiency, and ensuring the recovery of the ship's endurance in the shortest time.

[0076] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the power management system can monitor and dispatch energy, collecting, displaying, recording, and analyzing the energy consumption of various electrical devices on board in real time. This can help operators reduce operating costs and provide strong data support for the promotion of new energy applications.

[0077] In summary, the ship control system provided in this embodiment utilizes fiber optic transmission technology and a redundant dual-photoelectric switch communication system to ensure stable and reliable real-time information transmission. The integrated alarm system, combined with an extended alarm panel, display panel, and equipment box, enables rapid fault detection and response. The master control equipment box, serving as a centralized control cabinet, is combined with a data acquisition system serving as a remote monitoring terminal, utilizing the MODBUS-TCP protocol and intelligent analysis solutions to improve monitoring efficiency and equipment maintenance capabilities.

[0078] Furthermore, a battery compartment swapping device and power management system were designed. The former simplifies the swapping process and improves efficiency, while the latter optimizes energy management and reduces operating costs through AI and big data analysis. These comprehensive measures have collectively improved the vessel's endurance, safety, and operational efficiency, laying a solid foundation for the widespread application of electric ships in the shipping industry.

[0079] The control system in this embodiment integrates high redundancy and stability, efficient communication and data processing, comprehensive alarm and real-time monitoring, intelligent monitoring and analysis, autonomous battery replacement management system, advanced energy management and user experience optimization. Seamless system switching is achieved through dual sets of optoelectronic switches, optical fiber transmission and MODBUS-TCP protocol accelerate data transmission and processing, a full range of alarm systems ensure timely response to abnormalities, intelligent data analysis solutions improve operation and maintenance safety and efficiency, and remotely upload data to the shore-based center. The cabin-based battery replacement device can greatly simplify the battery replacement process, and AI algorithms and big data analysis help to refine energy management, reduce operating costs and promote green energy applications. The overall design highlights the significant advantages of intelligence, automation and efficiency, setting an example for innovation and sustainable development in the shipping industry.

[0080] The present application also provides an electric vessel, comprising a vessel control system according to any of the aforementioned embodiments. For relevant technologies related to the electric vessel, please refer to the above description of the vessel control system. The electric vessel has the corresponding technical effects of the aforementioned vessel control system, and this embodiment will not be further described here.

[0081] The above is only a specific implementation method of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited to this. Any changes or replacements that can be easily thought of by any technician familiar with this technical field within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A ship control system, characterized in that: The ship control system includes a central control system located in the navigation cabin, a first acquisition system located at the bow, a second acquisition system located at the stern, and a display system located at the navigation console; The central control system includes a master control equipment box, a first network switch, a second network switch and an extended alarm panel, and the first acquisition system, the second acquisition system and the display system are connected to the master control equipment box through the first network switch and the second network switch respectively; The first acquisition system is used to collect operating information of each bow device located at the bow of the ship, and transmit the operating information to the master control equipment box; The second acquisition system is used to collect operating information of each stern device located at the stern of the ship and transmit the operating information to the master control equipment box; The extended alarm panel and the display system are used to execute an alarm when receiving the alarm information sent by the master control equipment box.

2. The ship control system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The master control equipment box is also used to transmit the received operation information and generated alarm information to the shore-based monitoring center in real time through the MODBUS-TCP protocol.

3. The ship control system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second acquisition system includes a stern upper layer signal acquisition box, a stern engine room signal acquisition box, a stern upper layer extended alarm panel connected to the stern upper layer signal acquisition box, and a stern engine room extended alarm panel connected to the stern engine room signal acquisition box.

4. The ship control system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bow equipment includes a bow propulsion control system, an automatic identification system, a depth sounder, a speed log, a satellite compass, a steering gear, a water ingress alarm device and a fire alarm system.

5. The ship control system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stern equipment includes a power management system, a left main propulsion control system, a right main propulsion control system, a battery compartment battery replacement device and a battery compartment battery system.

6. The ship control system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The battery compartment battery replacement device includes a battery replacement robot, a battery exchange box DBOX and an electric meter; The DBOX is connected to the battery and is used to provide a container for storing and exchanging the battery; The electric meter is connected to the battery and is used to measure the power consumption of the battery during the charging and discharging process; The battery-swapping robot performs battery-swapping operations under control using corresponding battery-swapping modes and parameters.

7. The ship control system according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the first network switch is in a normal working state, the first network switch realizes information transmission; When the first network switch fails, the information transmission is automatically switched to the second network switch, and when the first network switch recovers to a normal working state, the information transmission is switched to the first network switch.

8. The ship control system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first acquisition system, the second acquisition system and the display system are connected to the first network switch and the second network switch via optical fiber transmission.

9. The ship control system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The extended alarm panel and the display system include a sound alarm device and a photoelectric alarm device respectively.

10. An electric ship, characterized in that: The ship control system comprises the ship control system according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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