Voyage optimization using dynamic programming with initial quadtree based route

Abstract This research proposes an integrated voyage optimization algorithm that combines quadtree graph generation, visibility graph simplification, Dijkstra’s algorithm, and a 3D dynamic programming (3DDP) method. This approach enables the determination of a minimum distance initial reference route and the creation of a 2D navigational graph for efficient route optimization. We effectively store and process […]

Stable LBM schemes for acoustic scaling simulations under high Reynolds to Mach ratio: Introduction to the DM-TS operator

Abstract Hydroacoustic analyses using direct methods are challenging in the field of computational physics. To date, hybrid methods are an alternative approach adopted for performing hydroacoustic analysis, although it demonstrates clear limitations in analyzing nonlinear turbulent noise. The lattice Boltzmann method (LBM) provides a solution to address the limitations of the hybrid method and is frequently applied […]

Capturing downstream wake of a marine current turbine by URANS and SST-IDDES

Abstract Unsteady Reynolds-Averaged Navier–Stokes (URANS) and SST-based improved delayed detached eddy simulation (SST-IDDES) are used to compare the performance, flow field characteristics, and downstream turbine installation distance of a Marine Current Turbine (MCT). The flow domain is discretized with unstructured tetrahedral mesh using the Fluent 2020R1 meshing tool, sliding mesh method used for turbine rotation. […]

Analysis of noise attenuation for offshore platform silencer in duct with flow

Abstract Recently, the NORSOK standards, which regulate noise and vibration on offshore platforms, were strengthened by prohibiting the use of glass wool for environmental and safety reasons. In addition, the use of sound-absorbing materials in panels and silencers was prohibited. Therefore, developing a silencer that does not use sound-absorbing materials is necessary. In this study, […]

Comparative analysis of cryogenic distillation and chemical absorption for carbon capture in integrated natural gas liquefaction processes

Abstract Compared with the widely used chemical absorption, cryogenic distillation has a lower thermal energy consumption and smaller footprint of the carbon capture unit. However, the power consumption of cryogenic distillation is higher. This study aims to use the azeotropic properties of ethane-CO2 mixtures to achieve CO2 capture by cryogenic distillation for cleaner LNG production. A single mixed refrigerant LNG process integrated with cryogenic distillation (CD-LNG) or chemical absorption […]

Integration of long-term planning and mid-term scheduling of shipbuilding

Abstract A shipyard’s production plan has a hierarchical structure comprising a long-term plan and a mid-term or short-term plan. The mid-term schedule is established based on the major schedules of the long-term plan. However, in the long-term planning stage, the mid-term schedule is not considered owing to timing discrepancies and the lack of data. Therefore, […]