NDLI: Development of a Computer Program for the Optimization of Deck Accommodation Arrangements of Ships and Craft Applying GRASP and VNS Meta-Heuristics Methods

Content Provider	The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Digital Collection
Author	Schachter, Richard David Abreu, Nair Maria Maia De Melo, Valdir Agustinho De Loiola, Eliane Maria
Copyright Year	2011
Abstract	This work presents a computer program developed for the definition of Deck Accommodation Arrangements of ships and craft that allocates spaces in an automated process, in order to help the designer with options and initial ideas for its definition or to optimize arrangements propositions. This optimization process is usually done based on experience, using maritime regulations and practices. It is an evolution of previous works [14] which adopted the Quadratic Assignment Problem (QAP), that allowed the user to select units to be assigned to demarcated spaces and the program provides optimized options of arrangements, which can be transformed, in turn, into drawings. In this work, a hybrid meta-heuristic has been incorporated to the program, namely the Greedy Randomized Adaptive Search Procedures — GRASP [7], and for the local search of solutions, the Variable Neighborhood Search — VNS [8], to improve the results. The program incorporates the mathematical model, containing menus of types of accommodation/compartments or deck units, for the user’s selection. Visualization and manipulation screens for friendly use were created, that allow the designer to quickly assemble deck arrangements in spaces, with an indirect tri-dimensionality feature. The program processes position and flow matrices, being the later ones determined through calibration (being modifiable) as a function of applicable Regulations of ILO 147 Convention, SOLAS and NORMAM (Brazilian Administration), incorporating as well maritime practice and usual ergonomic criteria for requirements of safety and habitability. The results can be used for General Arrangement drawings and can aid in the calculations of light weight and center of gravity, sail area, etc. A small discussion of recommendations for accommodation arrangements of the related regulations, rules of thumb derived from design practice and ergonomic criteria is provided.
Sponsorship	Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering Division
Starting Page	737
Ending Page	746
Page Count	10
File Format	PDF
ISBN	9780791844335
DOI	10.1115/OMAE2011-50135
Volume Number	Volume 1: Offshore Technology; Polar and Arctic Sciences and Technology
Conference Proceedings	ASME 2011 30th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering
Language	English
Publisher Date	2011-06-19
Publisher Place	Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Subject Keyword	Space Regulations Visualization Engineering drawings Computer software Calibration Engineering design processes Flow (dynamics) Optimization Ships Center of mass Weight (mass) Safety
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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