Brunswick Corporation
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PLANNING CONSUMPTION OF POWER BY DEVICES ABOARD A MARINE VESSEL

Abstract:

A method for planning consumption of power by devices onboard a marine vessel from a power source having a finite capacity. The method includes storing a usage model within a memory system, where the usage model includes an amount of the power consumed by each of the devices over a time period. The method further includes receiving a usage plan for operating the marine vessel while the power source is limited to the finite capacity. The method further includes analyzing with a control system the usage plan in view of the usage model and generating a projected performance of the power source, wherein the projected performance indicates the ability of the power source to supply the power needed by the devices while operating the marine vessel according to the usage plan.