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Workshop: Examining the Science and Technology Enterprise in Naval Engineering

The Commercial Shipbuilding/ Offshore Industry/ Professional Society Perspective

Washington, DC12 January 2010

Kirsi TikkaVP Global Technology and Business Development

ABS

Transportation Research BoardNational Academy of Sciences

Committee on Naval Engineering in the 21st Century

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Introduction to 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

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.

ABS Consulting

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ABS TechnologyLifecycle/in-service technology

Environmental compliance/Energy management and efficiency

Harsh environment

Offshore technology

Vessel type specific technologyCommercial vessels

Naval vessels

Common Structural Rules

Safety and human error

Risk and reliability

Engineering and advanced research tools

Machinery and electrical

Materials and coating

General Approach to Technology Development

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Core TechnologyIn-house and

external experts

Develop Core Technology

Joint Development ProjectsIndustry, Design Institutions, Test Labs, etc.

Apply Technology To Design

Procedures & DesignCriteria

Corporate Technology

Implementation

SoftwareRules & Guides Publications Training &

SeminarsProducts & Services

Marketing/BusinessDevelopmentTBD/CorpTech

MarketingSupport

Technology Development with the US Navy

Rule DevelopmentNaval Vessel Rules

High Speed Naval Craft Guide

Joint software developmentLAMP/NLOAD3D

Technology Development with the US Navy

Sea Basing technology (ONR)Small to large vessel at sea transfer using dynamic positioningVehicle transfer at seaIntegrated ramp transfer using aluminum and composite construction Investigation of advanced mooring systems

Development of a databaseof approved design tools (NAVSEA/ONR)

SoftwareDesign processes

Finite Element ModelWastage Limits Survey Assessment Check

sheets (Hull, Machinery)HIMP & Hull Maintenance

ModelsInitial Survey ReportsShip Life Assessment

BookletProposed 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:

LOCATION: INNERBOTTOM (Fr.300-338) Tk # 5-300-2-F Status

Any RED responses should be brought to the attention of the Surveyor-in-Charge prior to survey / process being considered complete.

COMMENTS:

Surveyor

Compartment Findings 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Service Life Assessment - NAVSEA Pilot ProjectService Life Assessment - NAVSEA Pilot Project

Examples of Related Technology Development

Life Cycle TechnologyMachinery 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 EnvironmentGuide for Vessels Operating in Low Temperature Environments

Ice loads

Ice class rule development

Training

Examples of Related Technology Development

Naval VesselsFatigue Testing of Aluminum Welded Structures

Direct Analysis for High Speed Naval Craft

Examples of Related Technology Development

Risk AssessmentGoal Based Standards for Ship Design

Safety and Human FactorsLeading indicators

Ergonomics

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Examples of Related Technology Development

Engineering and Advanced Research ToolsDirect analysis tools

Rule application software

Materials and CoatingIMO Performance Standard for Protective Coatings

Collaborative Approach to Naval Technology Development ?

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Core TechnologyNavy, Universities, Industry

Develop Core Technology

Joint Development ProjectsNavy, Industry, Designers, Test Labs etc.

Apply Technology To Design

Procedures & DesignCriteria

Navy, Industry

Implementation

SoftwareRules & Guides Publications Training &

SeminarsProducts & Services

Put into Practice Procedures & Criteria

Navy

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