Evaluating electric boat with inboard engine for houseboat vessel

Ali, Mohd Khairulfadzlee (2023) Evaluating electric boat with inboard engine for houseboat vessel. Project Report. Melaka, Malaysia, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka. (Submitted)

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Abstract

The electric houseboat has the potential to replace the conventional houseboat that uses non-renewable energy. This is because the houseboat is powered by a renewable energy source that is solar energy. This research aims to design a solar panel system for an electric houseboat vessel by using computer simulation software and to determine the efficiency of solar panel and power consumption of the houseboat electrical appliances. The main type of solar panel will be a monocrystalline panel, because this type of panel has a longer lifespan and higher efficiency than its other counterpart. Also with this panel, by using a rechargeable battery, lithium-ion, it could store excess charges and withstand a more denser power. Before the electricity can be used, a solar inverter is needed to convert the current from direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC). The solar inverter also can be used to boost the current to satisfy the power needed by the houseboat. In order to control the input and output of the current from the battery, a solar controller is needed to avoid the battery from over charging. With this study, the minimum energy required for the houseboat to function can be met. The design of the solar panel system will be compact due to the houseboat has a limited space to work from. With limited space, it is possible to design a small size solar panel. It is said that with smaller solar panel, it is efficient than a larger size panel. Also, a number of lithium-ion battery will be needed in order to satisfy the power needs of the houseboat including with the electrical appliances. A software will be use to design and analyse the solar panel system. The software that will be use is MATLAB.

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