Operability of Ballasting and lifting operations of Extreme Loads with Integrated hydrodynamics
Objective
The main objective of the OBELICS JIP is to develop and validate a framework for ballast and lift operations of extreme loads, incorporating all the relevant dynamics of this offshore operation. This methodology is integrated and visualized in a real time environment to verify and/or practice these type of offshore operations.
This real time simulator may mainly be used for training purposes of (special) operations. Although it is likely that it might be applied as an engineering tool for the preparation (design) of these operations in the engineering phase of a contractors project.
The main objective of the OBELICS JIP is to develop and validate a framework for ballast and lift operations of extreme loads, incorporating all the relevant dynamics of this offshore operation. This methodology is integrated and visualized in a real time environment to verify and/or practice these type of offshore operations.
This real time simulator may mainly be used for training purposes of (special) operations. Although it is likely that it might be applied as an engineering tool for the preparation (design) of these operations in the engineering phase of a contractors project.
Background
It is recognized by the industry that the human interaction plays a key role in the identification of the operability and safety in lift- an ballast offshore operations. Presently numerical engineering software tools only focus on the technical feasibility of such an operation.
The OBELICS JIP aims to extend the engineering phase of these type of operations by integrating the human aspect in a real time environment. Operators can actively participate in a scenario by means of a desktop simulator or a Full Mission Bridge (FMB).
It is recognized by the industry that the human interaction plays a key role in the identification of the operability and safety in lift- an ballast offshore operations. Presently numerical engineering software tools only focus on the technical feasibility of such an operation.
The OBELICS JIP aims to extend the engineering phase of these type of operations by integrating the human aspect in a real time environment. Operators can actively participate in a scenario by means of a desktop simulator or a Full Mission Bridge (FMB).
Scope of Work
In total four work packages are defined. A brief description of these packages are summarized as follows:
- WP1: Development of the lift- and ballast technology
- WP2: Development of relevant reference cases and scenarios
- WP3: Simulations and operability
- WP4: Verification, validation and reporting
In total four work packages are defined. A brief description of these packages are summarized as follows:
- WP1: Development of the lift- and ballast technology
- WP2: Development of relevant reference cases and scenarios
- WP3: Simulations and operability
- WP4: Verification, validation and reporting
Deliverables
Presently the following project deliverables are specified within the JIP:
- Technology
- Available as a facility at MARIN
- Available in license free OBELICS modules
- Reports on findings, results of verification & validation
- Right for a single license free OBELICS (desktop) simulator
- Description of the mathematical models of all developed modules
Presently the following project deliverables are specified within the JIP:
- Technology
- Available as a facility at MARIN
- Available in license free OBELICS modules
- Reports on findings, results of verification & validation
- Right for a single license free OBELICS (desktop) simulator
- Description of the mathematical models of all developed modules
Schedule
The kick off of the project was in Q1 2011. JIP participants may join up to Q3 2011. The duration of the project is two years, ending in Q4 2012.
The kick off of the project was in Q1 2011. JIP participants may join up to Q3 2011. The duration of the project is two years, ending in Q4 2012.
Contact
For more information read this documentation sheet and/or please contact:
Ir. Noël Bovens
MARIN Maritime Simulation & Software Group
+31 317 499 958
N.L.A.Bovens@MARIN.nl
Ir. Eelco Frickel
MARIN Offshore Department
+31 317 493 527
E.Frickel@MARIN.nl
For more information read this documentation sheet and/or please contact:
Ir. Noël Bovens
MARIN Maritime Simulation & Software Group
+31 317 499 958
N.L.A.Bovens@MARIN.nl
Ir. Eelco Frickel
MARIN Offshore Department
+31 317 493 527
E.Frickel@MARIN.nl