Posters
Come meet the poster presenters to ask them questions and discuss their work
We would like to invite you to come and see the posters at our upcoming conference. The posters will showcase a diverse range of research topics, and will give delegates an opportunity to engage with the authors and learn more about their work. Whether you are a seasoned researcher or simply curious about the latest developments in your field, we believe that the posters will offer something of interest to everyone. So please join us at the conference and take advantage of this opportunity to learn and engage with your peers in industry and the academic community.
On 9 April at 17:15, we’ll also hold the main poster session and distinguish the 7 best posters of this year’s edition with our traditional Poster Awards Ceremony. Join us at the poster area to cheer and meet the laureates, and enjoy some drinks with all poster presenters!
We look forward to seeing you there!
PO075: Dynamic simulation modeling (digital twin) of ports to support floating offshore wind.
Joshua Singer, Global Offshore Wind Ports Lead, Moffatt & Nichol
Abstract
As the industry moves towards commercialization of FOSW it is imperative that the supply chain and supporting port infrastructure be logistically capable of supporting the proposed worldwide rollout of FOSW. Understanding the commercialization of FOSW and its effects on the port ecosystem can be realized by using dynamic simulation software. This software can model the FOSW supply chain starting at the waterfront component manufacturing site, into the assembly and marshalling port and through the integration, wet storage and tow out processes. This modeling process provides the ability to visualize how proposed port-based methodologies may affect an OSW port facility's capacity, operations, efficiency and revenue generation. By changing the model input and variables, the model can simulate proposed operations at the port facility and compare the performance of various scenarios. This software offers both a visual and a report-based analysis of the terminal that identifies pinch points and congestion areas during operations. The software is driven by user input and variability is applied to each input to better represent real world conditions. In addition, weather related thresholds (wind, wave, current) are applied to crane operations integration and tow out operations. The system also incorporates wet storage of both foundation units as well as fully integrated turbines. Fully integrated turbines are released for tow out only when weather conditions are under set thresholds. The performance of the port supply chain can be analyzed in virtual space via an iterative process. This can increase efficiency and work towards optimization of the system. Typical tracked parameters include, berth utilization, uplands inventories and efficiencies, project durations and maximum system throughput.
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