Power Management & Genset Control Systems
Intelligent Power Control for Critical Operations
Monitor Systems delivers fully integrated Power Management Systems (PMS) with Generator Control & Load Balancing for marine, offshore, drilling and industrial applications.
Designed around proven automation platforms, our PMS solutions provide reliable, compliant and operator-friendly control of complex power generation and distribution systems — ensuring stability, efficiency and operational continuity in demanding environments.
What is a Power Management System?
A Power Management System monitors, controls and protects electrical power generation and distribution across a facility or vessel.
It ensures:
- Stable voltage and frequency control
- Intelligent load sharing between generators
- Automatic start/stop sequencing
- Blackout prevention and recovery
- Load shedding and restoration
- Synchronising to bus sections or shore power
Our systems are engineered to maintain power integrity even during large load transients or fault conditions.
Generator Control & Load Sharing
We design and integrate generator control systems capable of:
- Isochronous or droop load sharing
- kW and kVAr load balancing
- Power factor control
- Synchronising to live busbars
- Dead bus closure logic
- Automatic standby generator engagement
Whether operating 2 or 12+ generators in parallel, the system ensures stable real-time load distribution and redundancy.
Protection & Compliance
All systems are engineered in line with applicable marine and offshore standards, including:
- DNV
- ABS
- Lloyd's Register
- IEC marine standards
Protection features include:
- Over/under voltage
- Over/under frequency
- Reverse power
- Short circuit & earth fault integration
- Over Current
- Voltage Inbalance
- Breaker interlocking logic
- Bus tie control
We provide full drawing and documentation packages including FDS, FAT & SAT procedures and test records to support class approval.
Load Shedding & Blackout Prevention
Our load management strategies are designed to prevent catastrophic power loss.
Features include:
- Priority-based load shedding for NELs
- Dynamic load monitoring
- Fast bus frequency detection
- Automatic staged load restoration
- Black start and blackout recovery sequences
Operator Interface & Usability
A key design philosophy is maintaining operator familiarity while upgrading technology.
We ensure:
- Clear, intuitive HMI layouts
- Mimic diagrams aligned with existing philosophies
- Event logging and alarm management
- Role-based access control
This results in minimal retraining requirements and smooth transition from legacy systems.
Retrofit & Obsolescence Upgrades
Many of our PMS projects originate from obsolescence challenges.
We specialise in:
- Upgrading legacy control systems
- Migrating unsupported platforms
- Replacing ageing governor and AVR control schemes
- Modernising control panels while retaining operational philosophy
Why Monitor Systems?
Monitor Systems offers a proven offshore track record with deep expertise in generator control and load sharing. Our strength lies in the integration of multi-vendor systems into a single, reliable and maintainable solution, supported by full in-house design, build and factory testing capabilities. This allows us to deliver robust, class-compliant power management systems while providing long-term support and lifecycle management to ensure continued performance throughout the system’s operational life.
