Design space exploration for on-board energy distribution systems

A new case study

Conference paper (2018)

Authors

P. de Vos Ship Design, Production and Operations - Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
D. Stapersma Ship Design, Production and Operations - Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
E.A.E. Duchateau Defence Materiel Organisation
B.J. van Oers Defence Materiel Organisation
Research Group
Ship Design, Production and Operations (Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2018 P. de Vos, D. Stapersma, E.A.E. Duchateau, B.J. van Oers
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Published Date

2018

Language

English

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Faculty

Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering

Department

Marine and Transport Technology

Research Group

Ship Design, Production and Operations

Abstract

This paper demonstrates the usefulness of an automatic topology generator that uses genetic algorithm techniques to generate many alternative system designs and in doing so enables design space exploration for on-board energy distribution systems. This will provide better insight in the relation between design requirements (e.g. budget), system design solutions and important perfor-mance characteristics like ship survivability in early design stages. The basic idea is to apply proven techniques as used for ship configuration (i.e. hull and layout design) to the design of “ship service systems”. The case study will consist of multiple, interconnected systems on board an Ocean-going Patrol Vessel that distribute electric power, chilled water and mechanical (propulsion) power.