Dynamic Behavior of Two Part Towing Cable System During Turning

An improved numerical method is used to simulate the dynamic behavior of a two part towing cable systems during turnings. In U turns and full turns, periodical heave motions are found both for the towed vehicle and for the depressor. Periodic motions of the subsea units and of the cable surface tension are closely related to the turning parameters, such as turning velocity and turning radius. System parameters, such as length of the second cable and the vehicle hydrodynamics, also damp turning instability.     

基于居民出行时间价值的SP调查设计

不同城市和地区的居民出行时间价值研究方法各异,SP调查逐渐成为研究出行时间价值的重要手段。首先系统梳理SP调查的方法、设计、实施和特点。基于北京市第四次居民出行调查的SP分项调查,详细阐述SP调查的技术方案、实施方法、调查规模和抽样方式,重点分析SP调查方案的设计。基于均匀设计方法,采用SP调查和RP调查相结合的方案,通过确定影响因素、设定情景模式和主要参数,基于不同出行方式分别设计了SP调查表格和情景模式卡。通过对北京市SP调查相关实证分析,提出SP调查实施改进的对策建议。     

Vortex-induced vibration of a tension leg platform tendon: Multi-mode limit cycle oscillations

This paper studies the application of mathematical models to analyze the vortex-induced vibrations of the tendons of a given TLP along the Indian coastline, by using an analytical approach, analyzed using MATLAB. The tendon is subjected to a steady current load, which causes vortex-shedding downstream, leading to cross-flow vibrations. The magnitude of the excitation (lift and drag coefficients) depends on the vortex-shedding frequency. The resulting vibration is studied for possible resonant behavior. The excitation force is quantified empirically, the added mass by potential flow hydrodynamics, and the vibration by normal mode summation method. Non-linear viscous damping of the water is considered. The non-linear oscillations are studied by the phase-plane method, investigating the limit-cycle oscillations. The stable/unstable regions of the dynamic behavior are demarcated. The modal contribution to the total deflection is studied to establish the possibility of resonance of one of the wet modes with the vortex-shedding frequency.     

Some insights in novel risk modeling of liquefied natural gas carrier maintenance operations

This study discusses the analysis of various modeling approaches and maintenance techniques applicable to the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) carrier operations in the maritime environment. Various novel modeling techniques are discussed; including genetic algorithms, fuzzy logic and evidential reasoning. We also identify the usefulness of these algorithms in the LNG carrier industry in the areas of risk assessment and maintenance modeling.     

A new method for absolute datum transfer in seafloor control network measurement

To decrease the time consumption and the labor intensity in the absolute datum transfer of traditional seafloor control network measurement, a new method, namely sailing-circle positioning method, is put forward in this paper. First, the traditional intersection positioning model is improved by considering the equivalent sound velocity profile error as an unknown parameter in the adjustment model. Second, the effect of geometric dilution of precision (GDOP) on positioning accuracy is analyzed. By seeking for the minimum of GDOP, it is concluded that the absolute datum transfer can achieve the highest accuracy in the condition of sailing along a circle relative to other sailing paths. Moreover, the optimal radius of the circle for the accurate datum transfer is also given out. Besides, the correlation between the accuracy of datum transfer and the sound velocity error in this method is analyzed. Finally, the new method was tested and verified by the experiments in Songhua lake with the water depth of 60 m and in South China sea with the water depth of 2000 m, respectively. These experiment results show that the new method can improve the accuracy and efficiency of traditional datum transfer method significantly.     

Enabling a viable technique for the optimization of LNG carrier cargo operations

In this study, we optimize the loading and discharging operations of the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) carrier. First, we identify the required precautions for LNG carrier cargo operations. Next, we prioritize these precautions using the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and experts’ judgments, in order to optimize the operational loading and discharging exercises of the LNG carrier, prevent system failure and human error, and reduce the risk of marine accidents. Thus, the objective of our study is to increase the level of safety during cargo operations.     

Oriented review to potential simulator for faults modeling in diesel engine

This paper presents a literature review on most of the faults and their models that are considered on a diesel engine. Several faults that may be produced on diesel engine have been analyzed, classified, modeled, and their influences on the global system have been shown. Thus, this paper aims to prepare an important data base on diesel engine faults which may help researchers to develop precise strategies on diesel engine fault diagnosis and prognosis, and also it helps in the development of diesel engine simulators aiming to study the behavior of the diesel engine in the presence of faults. Different fault models such as analytical, empirical, degradation models which may be represented as function of time or as function of the number of cycles, data driven models such as neural network models, or simply constant are presented and analyzed. The global overall models for diesel engine integrating faults are expressed. And finally, the use of these models with the most common failure density distribution functions is proposed giving a more realistic approach to our study.     

Advantages of twin rudder system with asymmetric wing section aside a propeller

This study presents a new twin rudder system with asymmetric wing section, aside a propeller, as a new category energy saving device (ESD) for ships. The energy saving principle of the new ESD, which is called “Gate rudder”, is described and its applicability on a large bulk carrier is explored using experimental and numerical methods. The study makes emphasis on the cost-effectiveness of the proposed ESD and presents a potential energy saving up to 7–8 % with the new device as well as an attractive return investment in 0.37–0.9 year. These estimations are based on the conventional powering methods, whereas the accuracy of the ESD design method is confirmed by model test measurements.     

Application of digital image correlation method to in-situ dynamic strain measurement

Application of digital image correlation (DIC) method to determination of in-situ dynamic strain is presented in this study. Firstly, an integrative software is programmed based on the DIC algorithms and point-wise least-squares fitting technique. Then, simulated speckle images are generated to study the computational accuracy of this software. The experimental setup and procedures for measuring in-situ dynamic strain through both DIC and strain gauge are proposed. The DIC results are close to those measured by strain gauge. This fact reveals that DIC is a practical and effective tool for in-situ dynamic strain measurement. Finally, the full-field in-situ dynamic strain of another specimen is measured by DIC, and the overall distribution of the strain in the measurement area is clearly shown.     

基于水域精细划分的VTS雷达站选址配置优化

为了提高水上安全监管效率和保障水上运输安全生产, 以船舶交通管理系统(VTS)雷达站为研究对象, 研究了基于水域精细划分的VTS雷达站选址优化问题; 考虑实际环境中遮挡因素和水域风险因素对雷达监测效果的影响, 基于软件ArcGIS 10.4.1提出了水域精细划分方法; 以雷达站建站位置和雷达配置类型为决策变量, 以水域覆盖率最大和总成本最小为目标函数, 构建了混合整数规划模型; 基于模型特点设计了多目标粒子群算法, 给出了生成初始粒子群的启发式规则, 并在算法中引入有效的变异操作; 为了验证方法的有效性, 以ZDT系列测试函数对算法搜寻最优解的性能以及算法的收敛性进行了研究。研究结果表明: 水域精细划分方法能够在考虑遮挡因素和风险因素的情况下实现对水域的空间划分, 实例中在存在62个雷达站候选点的情况下将雷达站所需监测水域划分为2 812个水域单元; 改进的粒子群算法在ZDT测试函数中能够有效地寻找全局最优解, 并且在最优解的分布上具有良好的收敛性和分布性; 针对实例中的VTS雷达站选址项目模型达到了95.92%的覆盖率, 成本为33 800元。可见, 考虑环境遮挡和水域风险因素的VTS雷达站选址模型是有效的, 改进的多目标粒子群算法可以提高VTS雷达站选址的科学性和合理性, 是解决VTS雷达站选址优化问题的一种有效方法。