Transportation Research Board National Academy of Sciences Committee on Naval Engineering in the 21 st Century Washington, DC 12 January 2010 Workshop: Examining the Science and Technology Enterprise in Naval Engineering The Commercial Shipbuilding/ Offshore Industry/ Professional Society Perspective Kirsi Tikka VP Global Technology and Business Development ABS 1
Introduction to ABS ABS Founded in 1862, ABS is a leading international classification society devoted to promoting the security of life, property and the marine environment through the development and verification of standards for the design, construction and operational maintenance of marine-related facilities. ABS Consulting ABS Consulting is a global safety, risk and integrity management company with nearly a half century of experience completing challenging projects in all parts of the world in the oil and gas, chemical process, nuclear, government, maritime and insurance industries. 2
ABS Technology Lifecycle/in-service technology Environmental compliance/energy management and efficiency Harsh environment Offshore technology Vessel type specific technology Commercial vessels Naval vessels Common Structural Rules Safety and human error Risk and reliability Engineering and advanced research tools Machinery and electrical Materials and coating 3
General Approach to Technology Development Develop Core Technology Core Technology In-house and external experts Apply Technology To Design Joint Development Projects Industry, Design Institutions, Test Labs, etc. Implementation Procedures & Design Criteria Corporate Technology Marketing/Business Development TBD/CorpTech Products & Services Rules & Guides Software Publications Training & Seminars Marketing Support 4
Technology Development with the US Navy Rule Development Naval Vessel Rules High Speed Naval Craft Guide Joint software development LAMP/NLOAD3D
Technology Development with the US Navy Sea Basing technology (ONR) Small to large vessel at sea transfer using dynamic positioning Vehicle transfer at sea Integrated ramp transfer using aluminum and composite construction Investigation of advanced mooring systems Development of a database of approved design tools (NAVSEA/ONR) Software Design processes
Any RED responses should be brought to the attention of the Surveyor-in-Charge prior to survey / process being considered complete. COMMENTS: Service Life Assessment - NAVSEA Pilot Project Finite Element Model Wastage Limits Survey Assessment Check sheets (Hull, Machinery) HIMP & Hull Maintenance Models Initial Survey Reports Ship Life Assessment Booklet Proposed Periodic Survey Plan AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING Naval Vessel Hull Assessment Check Sheet VESSEL:DDG-55 STATUS: SYSTEM: N/A TANK: Fuel Tk GP-4 # 5-300-2-F DATE: Compartment Findings 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. LOCATION: INNERBOTTOM (Fr.300-338) Tk # 5-300-2-F Status Surveyor
Examples of Related Technology Development Life Cycle Technology Machinery Integrity Management Condition monitoring technology Life cycle risk strategy Tools for condition assessment of aging marine structures
Examples of Related Technology Development Environmental Compliance/Energy Efficiency Air Emissions Ballast Water Management Ship Recycling Guide for Gas Fuelled Power Plants Guide for Cold Ironing Fuel Cell Powered Ships
Examples of Related Technology Development Harsh Environment Guide for Vessels Operating in Low Temperature Environments Ice loads Ice class rule development Training
Examples of Related Technology Development Naval Vessels Fatigue Testing of Aluminum Welded Structures Direct Analysis for High Speed Naval Craft
Examples of Related Technology Development Risk Assessment Goal Based Standards for Ship Design Safety and Human Factors Leading indicators Ergonomics Consequence I II III * * * * IV A B C D E Likelihood
Examples of Related Technology Development Engineering and Advanced Research Tools Direct analysis tools Rule application software Materials and Coating IMO Performance Standard for Protective Coatings
Collaborative Approach to Naval Technology Development? Develop Core Technology Core Technology Navy, Universities, Industry Apply Technology To Design Joint Development Projects Navy, Industry, Designers, Test Labs etc. Implementation Procedures & Design Criteria Navy, Industry Put into Practice Procedures & Criteria Navy Products & Services Rules & Guides Software Publications Training & Seminars 14
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