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    T15.1 - A Comparative Study of Droop Control Methods in Naval Hybrid DC Microgrids

    Wednesday, March 25, 2026
    8:30 AM - 8:50 AM CT
    Location: 217C
    Shipboard power systems face challenges from high-dynamic pulsed loads and hybrid energy storage integration, necessitating efficient power-sharing for voltage stability and compliance with naval standards. This study experimentally investigates various droop control methods for load distribution in hybrid DC microgrids under pulsed load conditions. Through comprehensive mathematical analysis and experimental validation, we evaluate the impacts of these methods on both DC and AC bus stability. DC bus performance is compared against naval power system standards, while AC bus quality is assessed for compliance with MIL-STD-1399-300. Findings highlight trade-offs among droop methods, with extended results and additional droop strategies to be detailed in the final version.