DTU Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark Ship Simulation Workbench Digital Twin for Vessel Performance Bhushan Taskar
DTU Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark
Ship Simulation WorkbenchDigital Twin for Vessel Performance
Bhushan Taskar
11 September 20202/20
DTU Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark
Background
Resistance Propulsion Engine Weather
Calm water resistanceAdded
resistance
Propeller designOpen water
curvesThrust
deductionWake fraction
MCR powerMax. rpmSea margin
Engine margin
Typical weather for a given route
Vessel Performance
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DTU Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark
Software for voyage simulation
•Ship Simulation Workbench– “Digital Twin” for vessel performance– Interactions between hull‐propeller‐engine‐weather
•Simulates a ship on a particular route in a given weather
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DTU Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark
Performance in a Seaway
Route Simulations
Total Resistance
Modular approach
Calm water Resistance
Added Resistance
Wind and other…
Weather RoutePropeller curves
Engine model
Voluntary speed loss
Fuel consumption
Emissions
Fouling
Ship motions
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DTU Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark
Inputs
Ship Route Weather
Hull particularsL, B, T, CB, design speed,
wetted surface
Propeller designDia., no of blades, P/D,
blade area ratio
PropulsionThrust deduction, wake
fraction
EnginePower, rpm
Choose from available/
Define new route
User Defined/ Use weather data
Available Routes
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DTU Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark
Example Calculation
From Los Angeles to OsakaIn average weather of January
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DTU Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark
Total Resistance
Ship Speed
Power
Propeller
RPS
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Total distance: 4800 nautical miles
Voyage time: 13.6 days
Fuel consumption: 2032 tonnes
KVLCC2 going from US to Japan in January weather
Total Resistance
PropellerRPS
Ship Speed
Power
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DTU Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark
Simulations with Engine Model
Total Resistance[kN]
Ship Speed[m/s]
Power[kW]
Propeller Speed[rps]
Limited Power
Reduced speed
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DTU Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark
Engine Limits
11 September 202012/20
DTU Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark
Workbench: methods
Calm water resistance• Guldhammer• Holtrop• Hollenbach• User specified
Added resistance• DTU method• STA‐wave2
Propeller curves• B‐series• User specified
Shallow water resistance• Lackenby• Raven
Wind resistance• ITTC Recommended (Fujiwara)
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DTU Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark
Ship sailing at certain speed
Total resistance
Required thrust
Open water curves
Propeller RPM
Delivered power
Fuel consumption
Torque
Weather:wind, wave, current
Voyage time
Added resistance
Calm water resistance
Thrust deduction
Wake fraction
Economy, Transport work
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www.SSW.mek.dtu.dk
Download example files
Ship details
(Hull lines not required)
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DTU Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark
1. Guldhammer (easier)
2. Holtrop
3. Hollenbach
4. User specified
1. Calculate (easier)
2. Design
3. User specified
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DTU Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark
1. Monthly averaged weather (easier)
2. User specified weather conditions
Easier to simulate without engine limits
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DTU Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark
Research using workbench
•Effect of different added resistance formulations
•Propulsion factors in waves
•Speed reduction strategy
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DTU Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark
Other possible usages
•Effect of energy saving devices
•Performance of ship with sails or Flettner rotors
•Effect of different routes – weather routing
•Different operating profiles – speed variations
•Calculate sea margin, engine margin
•Emissions and performance using different engine types
•Paint and fouling related studies
Ship Simulation Workbench
Bhushan [email protected]