On the vibrational characteristics of a two-tier scaled container stack

It is estimated that around 10,000 containers are lost during maritime transportation every year, representing an economic loss to the liner industry. Regulations and norms used to calculate values to secure them to the ship’s deck account for static loads only, neglecting more realistic conditions. This paper describes an approach to simulate a two-tier scaled model of a 20-ft ISO freight container and its linking connectors, denominated twist locks, subject to a dynamical load induced by its base. To analyze this problem two methods were employed: a shaking table test and finite-element analysis. Results of this study indicate that the numerical model built to simulate two-tier container stack dynamics is a promising tool for further studies. Moreover, the model is able to predict conditions close to real situations faced by container stacks while stored on deck.     

Sharing piping CAD models of ocean plants based on international standards

In the shipbuilding industry, different computer-aided design (CAD) systems are used for different design domains, structure, and outfitting. We need to exchange data among different CAD systems such as Tribon, AutoCAD, Intergraph or PDMS to complete the whole design and production process. There are two approaches to data exchange. One is direct translation; the other is indirect translation, which is based on a neutral format. If we use a neutral format, the data specification is open to the public and the design model can be used by other CAD systems, including next-generation CAD systems. In this paper, we propose an indirect method that uses ISO 10303 (STandard for the Exchange of Product model data) AP227 and ISO 15926 to define neutral formats. A separate ShapeDB is constructed to manage the geometry information, referenced to the catalogue data defined by ISO 15926. An experimental implementation for data exchange between Tribon and PDMS is described.     

Study on a procedure for propulsive performance prediction for CRP-POD systems

The experimental procedure to predict the full-scale performance of the CRP-POD propulsion system is studied. In the CRP-POD system, the RPM ratio of the two propellers is not mechanically fixed, in contrast with conventional CRP systems. Therefore the existing procedure for conventional CRP systems is not appropriate for evaluating the performance of each propeller. In this paper, the characteristics of the CRP-POD system, designed for a 9,600 TEU class container carrier, are studied experimentally. Based on this study, a procedure for propulsive performance prediction for CRP-POD propulsion ships is suggested.     

Verification and validation study of URANS simulations for an axial waterjet propelled large high-speed ship

The accurate prediction of waterjet propulsion using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is of interest for performance analyses of existing waterjet designs as well as for improvement and design optimization of new waterjet propulsion systems for high-speed marine vehicles. The present work is performed for three main purposes: (1) to investigate the capability of a URANS flow solver, CFDSHIP-IOWA, for the accurate simulation of waterjet propelled ships, including waterjet–hull interactions; (2) to carry out detailed verification and validation (V&V) analysis; and (3) to identify optimization opportunities for intake duct shape design. A concentrated effort is applied to V&V work and performance analysis of waterjet propelled simulations which form the focus of this paper. The joint high speed sealift design (JHSS), which is a design concept for very large high-speed ships operating at transit speeds of at least 36 knots using four axial flow waterjets, is selected as the initial geometry for the current work and subsequent optimization study. For self-propelled simulations, the ship accelerates until the resistance equals the prescribed thrust and added tow force, and converges to the self propulsion point (SPP). Quantitative V&V studies are performed on both barehull and waterjet appended designs, with corresponding experimental fluid dynamics (EFD) data from 1/34 scale model testing. Uncertainty assessments are performed on iterative convergence and grid size. As a result, the total resistance coefficient for the barehull case and SPP for the waterjet propelled case are validated at the average uncertainty intervals of 7.0 and 1.1%D, respectively. Predictions of CFD computations capture the general trend of resistance over the speed range of 18–42 knots, and show reasonable agreement with EFD with average errors of 1.8 and 8.0%D for the barehull and waterjet cases, respectively. Furthermore, results show that URANS is able to accurately predict the major propulsion related features such as volume flow rate, inlet wake fraction, and net jet thrust with an accuracy of ~9%D. The flow feature details inside the duct and interference of the exit jets are qualitatively well-predicted as well. It is found that there are significant losses in inlet efficiency over the speed range; hence, one objective for subsequent optimization studies could be maximizing the inlet efficiency. Overall, the V&V work indicates that the present approach is an efficient tool for predicting the performance of waterjet propelled JHSS ships and paves the way for future optimization work. The main objective of the optimization will be reduction of powering requirements by increasing the inlet efficiency through modification of intake duct shape.     

燃气轮机在商船上的应用及其技术发展趋势

燃气轮机作为一种符合绿色环保要求的动力装置在船舶上的应用已有数十年的历史.对比柴油机动力装置,在分析燃气轮机技术特点的基础上对目前燃气轮机在商船上的应用进行了综述,概述了船用燃气轮机的发展途径.并根据国内外现有的研究情况,分析和讨论了船用燃气轮机的发展趋势.     

考虑车身柔性的发动机悬置参数分析与优化

为揭示悬置参数对整车NVH性能的影响,采用Admas软件建立了考虑车身柔性的动力总成悬置系统模型,仿真计算了液压悬置动刚度、损失角以及整车悬置点振动加速度值,并与实验数据进行了对比,验证了仿真模型的正确性;进而采用正交试验设计方法,以驾驶员座椅处地板垂向振动加速度均方根值作为试验指标,先后通过单因素和多因素分析,从悬置的33个参数中,快速找到对该指标影响最大的6个参数,最后对它们进行优化.结果表明:考虑车身柔性的发动机悬置多体动力学模型的仿真结果更接近试验值;而利用正交试验,可快速地对关键的悬置参数进行优化,效果良好.     

混合动力汽车CAN网络通信协议的应用研究

针对混合动力汽车动力系统通信需求和控制策略,提出了基于CAN总线的控制系统拓扑结构,开发了该系统的CAN总线通信协议;研究了协议中优先级分配、单帧与多帧标识、数据长度与帧编号确定和重要报文应答机制等.应用CANoe软件对3种情况下的网络总线负载率进行仿真对比并通过RMA方法对网络实时性能进行测试.结果表明,该系统网络负...     

智能混合动力汽车电液复合制动的协调控制策略

为改善智能混合动力汽车智能辅助驾驶时的制动转矩响应,提出了电机与电子真空助力液压制动系统协调控制策略,包括EVB预测启动控制策略和制动转矩协调控制策略。基于期望制动转矩预测,建立了融合EVB动态响应特性的EVB预测启动控制策略。综合考虑电机动态响应特性、响应裕度、EVB动态响应特性和电池荷电状态,提出了基于电机制动转矩动态补偿的制动转矩协调控制策略。仿真结果表明,该协调制动控制策略可在整个制动过程提高制动转矩响应精度,改善系统的动态响应。     

船用阀控式密封铅酸蓄电池的失效模式及维护技术研究

本文介绍了船用阀控式密封铅酸蓄电池的特性及主要的失效模式.对在使用过程中如何判断蓄电池的健康状态进行了分析.提出了蓄电池使用过程中的维护方法和注意事项.     

参数辨识在船舶运动控制中的研究与应用

本文以系统辨识的方法,对船舶运动模型--KT方程的参数进行辨识.通过分别研究最小二乘法和遗传算法在船舶运动方程参数辨识中的应用,提出了一种结合最小二乘法和间接模型参考自适应法的混合辨识算法,并经仿真实验数据的辨识结果分析,有力地证明了本方法的可行性和合理性.