The Advanced Generator Protection (AGP) system coordinates multiple sub-systems in a unique architecture that is founded on fault tolerance. By monitoring the various generator incomers, tie breakers, and overall power distribution, the AGP is able to predict vessel events to prevent or minimize their effects.

Conventional drillship vessel power plants rely on power distribution systems that operate on an open bus system. This essentially creates multiple power plants that are all operating independently to supply vessel loads with their required power.

Advanced Generator Protection systems coupled with
AKA’s medium voltage distribution designs allow for the multiple buses to operate in a closed ring configuration that
is conducive to:

• DP3 operations;
• Generator load sharing for high efficiency operation; and
• High fault tolerance that prevents or reduces major vessel events resulting in significant downtime.

By combining elements such as AGP, generator incomers, tie breakers, and transformer feeder controls backed by pre-magnetization distribution, AKA allows for secure and confident vessel operations in a closed bus DP3 environment.