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SimPleShip

Workshop | 02.07.2025 | 09:30-17:00

Maritimes Simulationszentrum Warnemünde
Richard-Wagner-Straße 31
18119 Rostock

 

As part of the SimPleShip research project, we cordially invite you to our final event in the form of a workshop at the Maritime Simulation Center in Warnemünde.

We will be presenting our digital twin of a cruise ship and the resulting benefits: The potential for increasing efficiency can be determined with relatively little use of resources, new technologies can be implemented in the simulation and various action strategies can be tested. You will learn about the methods on which the simulation platform is based, the level of detail that can be achieved with the simulation and how the results of the individual project partners interact with each other.

The participation fee is €50 (excl. VAT) and includes catering (various drinks, lunch and snacks). The number of participants is limited to 30. The workshop language is German. Please register using the registration form.

Program

  • From 9:00 a.m. registration in the foyer of the MSCW
  • 9:30 a.m. Start of the event
  • In the morning you can expect
    • a welcome from our associated partner Carnival Maritime
    • an overview of the SimPleShip project
    • and 3 presentations on selected project results:
      • Maneuver planning made efficient
      • Use of a Dymola environment to simulate energy converters and air conditioning on board
      • Two approaches for using the “SimPleShip” simulation platform for specific purposes
  • In the afternoon, 4 sessions of 40 minutes each will be offered (rotation in small groups)
    • Demonstration of the innovative maneuver prediction on the 360° bridge of the ship handling simulator
    • Simulation-based planning of an energy-efficient cruise ship maneuver
    • Demonstration of the ship engine simulator and live simulation of alternative energy supply options
    • Application of the SimPleShip simulation platform for the realization of zero-emission requirements on cruise ships (e.g. battery dimensioning, heating/cooling management)
  • 5:00 p.m. Closing of the event
  • 7:00 p.m. Dinner at a restaurant in Warnemünde (optional, self-pay basis)

 

For further details, feel free to contact Michèle Schaub or Felix Dahms!

Background

  • Complex infrastructure on board passenger ships, keyword: hotel load
  • Broad range of technologies and fuels/energy carriers for energy supply
  • Increasing requirements and regulations regarding GHG intensity (CO2,eq) and pollutants
  • Issues, trade off and optimization potential regarding efficiency, sustainability , climate friendliness, profitability
  • Models and simulation-based tools required to support decision-making

Consortium

  • FVTR GmbH
  • Institute for Innovative Ship Simulation and Maritime Systems at Wismar University of Applied Sciences (ISSIMS)
  • Chair of Technical Thermodynamics at the University of Rostock (LTT)
  • Carnival Maritime GmbH

The Simulation Platform

The project objectives are

  • Development of a digital simulation platform for thermodynamic analysis and energy optimization of complex, coupled ship systems
  • Creation of a physically based aggregate library for modeling of
    • Internal combustion engines
    • Fuel Cells
    • Batteries
    • Thermal storages
    • Distribution systems, auxiliary and ancillary units
    • Propulsion and steering systems
    • Typical passenger ship systems for the hotel load (like HVAC)
  • Consideration of all operating modes including dynamic operation for the overall system and all subsystems

Use Case Example: Zero-Emission Fjord Scenario

  • At the moment, all Norwegian fjords can still be navigated using conventional equipment and fuels.
  • However, this will change with the introduction of zero-emission areas, which means that other energy supply options will be necessary.
  • What are the energy demands for a cruise ship? This is shown for an exemplary entry and exit in the Geirangerfjord using the existing systems on board (main engines with conventional fuel) with the electrical power curve and the electrical and thermal energy demand.
  • Scenario: Due to the new requirements regarding zero emission, a Fjord maneuvering is to be realized only with battery operation.
  • In this example during the trip in the Geirangerfjord, the main engines are to be switched off and battery operation is to be switched on.

The resulting questions are as follows:

  • Is battery operation feasible for such a maneuver?
  • Which further measures are to be taken for battery operation?
  • In battery operation, the thermal power supply of the main engines is omitted.
  • How should the thermal consumers be supplied?
  • Is a heat pump an option instead of using boilers ?
  • However, this requires further electrical energy…
  • Could further thermal or electrical consumers be switched off?