Research Projects
Demonstration and commercialization of control technologies
We carry out core R&D on demonstration-based control algorithms, hydrogen and hybrid propulsion control systems, power-control simulators, and advanced energy-efficiency technologies, driving their transition from laboratory validation to commercial application.
Key Research Areas
FAT/SAT Verification Technology Based on
Demonstration of Control Algorithms
Demonstration of Control Algorithms
Integrated control systems for hydrogen, electric,
and hybrid propulsion vessels
and hybrid propulsion vessels
Power control simulators
and real-time visualization technologies
and real-time visualization technologies
Energy efficiency control logic
based on EOCR and VFD
based on EOCR and VFD
Busan Techno Park Regional Projects (2023~2025)
| Category | Project Title | Key Content | Key Outcomes |
| Regional Innovation Growth Support Project (2023) | Development of a prototype display for eco-friendly ship electric propulsion integrated control systems | Interface design and prototype development to verify electric propulsion control algorithms and system architecture | Secured an integrated verification simulator |
| Hidden Champion Company Support Project (2024) | Development and demonstration of a signal interlocking simulator system | Stability testing of multi-equipment signal interlocking and verification of automation logic | Completed demonstration of integrated signal interlocking simulator |
| Local Leading Industry Promotion Project (2024) | Advancement of automatic control panels and development of energy-saving control algorithms | Design and performance testing of energy-saving control algorithms | Achieved 15% improvement in control efficiency and published academic papers |
| Preliminary Hydrogen Specialized Company Support Project (2025) | Development of power control systems for liquefied hydrogen refueling stations | Implemented power distribution and stabilization control using domestic inverters | Completed FAT/SAT verification of the first liquefied hydrogen station using domestic inverters |
| Local Leading Industry Promotion Project (2025) | Development of a power simulator system (eco-friendly power control solution) | Built next-generation power control algorithms and simulation platforms | Secured a foundation for entering the energy optimization market |
Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries National Projects (2021~2026)
| Category | Project Title | Field of Participation | Key Outcomes |
| Energy-Saving Eco-Friendly Fishing Vessel Development Project (2021.04~2025.12) | Development of core equipment for electric hybrid propulsion fishing vessels | Integrated control system development for electric propulsion motor drives | Demonstrated automatic propulsion mode switching and energy-saving operation |
| Safety-Based Small Hydrogen Propelled Vessel Technology Development and Demonstration (2022.04~2026.12) | Design and demonstration of integrated control systems for small hydrogen-propelled vessels | Developed hydrogen propulsion control and monitoring systems | Validated real-time control data based on demonstration vessels |
Technology Development Service Projects (External R&D Contracts)
| Category | Institution | Project / Topic | Period | Key Outcomes |
| Technical Service | Research Institute of Medium & Small Shipbuilding (RIMS) | External Advanced Technology Utilization – Technical service for advanced ship power control algorithms | 2024.08 ~ 2024.12 | Improved shipboard load management algorithms and provided simulation-based demonstration data |
| Technical Service | Korea Maritime & Ocean University | Development of a multi-power conversion device for battery testing | 2025.07 ~ 현재 | Demonstrated charge/discharge control of ESS modules for ships and verified control logic for multi-power converters |
| Technical Service | Korea Maritime & Ocean University | Development of a ship electric propulsion simulation system | 2025.05 ~ Present | Verified simulation logic and demonstration control of ESS modules |
| Technical Service | Korea Maritime & Ocean University | Development of a large-capacity power distribution system for marine e-mobility training | 2025.05 ~ Present | Designed large-capacity power distribution and protection systems for e-mobility and verified stability through FAT/SAT |
Collaborative Research (External R&D Collaborations)
| Category | Institution | Project / Topic | Period | Key Outcomes |
| Collaborative Research | Korea Maritime & Ocean University | Demonstration study of automatic control algorithms to improve the efficiency of ship electric hybrid propulsion systems | 2023.05 ~ Present | Verified propulsion mode auto-selection control logic and improved algorithms based on demonstration |
| Collaborative Research | Korea Maritime & Ocean University | Performance verification of control systems for hybrid propulsion vessels and advancement of simulation models | 2024.05 ~ Present | Optimized simulations based on demonstration data and validated integrated control models |
- * Expanding experimental reliability and validation scope through collaboration with external experts, and enhancing the control algorithm framework based on demonstration data.
- * In collaboration with Korea Maritime & Ocean University, we simultaneously carry out technology service projects (simulation and ESS control device development) and joint research (electric hybrid propulsion and hybrid control demonstration), establishing an integrated “testing–validation–academic” framework for demonstration-based control technologies.
Summary of R&D Performance
- · A total of 13 R&D projects conducted
(2 national projects / 5 regional projects / 4 technical service projects / 2 collaborative research projects) - · Established a standardized control verification framework based on FAT/SAT
- · Secured scalability of R&D through demonstration partnerships with external institutions