Editorial by Juha Schweighofer, WP8 Leader Service quality, cost efficiency and environmental friendliness are the main pillars of a modern transportation system. The EU project MoVe IT! (www.moveit-fp7.eu) contributes to these pillars by research and development focussed on modernisation of inland waterway vessels by retrofitting. A great number of different technical options was identified, having a positive impact on the economic and environmental performance of inland waterway transport. In order to stimulate an implementation of the results by the industry, visualisation of the positive impacts in a way easily to be understood is realised by a set of vivid demonstrators, being described in the following. Demonstrators in a nutshell Generally speaking, demonstrators are prototypes that help turn an idea into a real, practical implementation. With the help of demonstrators, reliable performance of a concept and / or individual development will step the way to market capability and operational suitability will be demonstrated. In MoVe IT! our demonstrators are associated with the following objectives: Show that the implementation of the technologies under consideration is possible under real-life conditions Visualize the effects associated with a certain dedicated technology implementation Show qualitatively the achievement of the performance improvements expected Show quantitatively the achievement of the performance improvements expected ›› ›› ›› ›› In order to achieve maximum impact, three different kinds of demonstrators are foreseen in MoVe IT!: 8.1 Demonstrations by simulators 8.2 Demonstrations of part solutions 8.3 Demonstrations of full solutions ›› ›› ›› IN THIS ISSUE ››Editorial by Juha Schweighofer, viadonau Demonstrators in a nutshell Demonstrators explained ›› ›› MoVe IT!, funded by the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Union, is a collaborative project that develops a suite of options for the costeffective modernisation of inland ships. Inland shipping is challenged by an over-aging fleet, climate change and stronger environmental & safety objectives. All 23 project members work together on a suit of options that will meet these challenges and also provides in decision support regarding the application of these options. MoVe IT! invests heavily in assessing the economic viability of solutions as well as their contribution to environmental improvements. Subsequently, support for ship owners, policy support and (full scale) demonstrators will contribute to lowering the acceptance threshold for modernisation. For detailed descriptions of each demonstration performed and contact information of the respective responsible person consult the WP8 reports available for download on the MoVe IT! project website: www.moveit-fp7.eu. 1 In the framework of the Move IT! project, demonstrators are being developed that will help inland shipping companies make the right choices by investing in retrofitting. Such investments will enhance the exploitation of their vessels while reducing their carbon footprint. Because Move IT believes in the slogan “seeing is believing”, visual demonstrations will accompany the description of each demonstrator below. 8.1 Demonstrations by simulators What? We are showing here how a set of simple rudder configuration has a significant influence on the fuel consumption of a ship. Why? A closer look at your rudder system might save you money! We want to demonstrate that fuel consumption of inland vessels can easily be improved by changing rudder configurations that can help potential users of inland waterways, shipping companies and ship owners significantly reduce fuel costs. How? Instead of using complicated diagrams and scientific formulas, an animated video of calm-water model tests explains the effect of rudder configurations on the fuel consumption in a simplified way. What? We are showing here on a push boat with barges the effects that the removal of flanking rudders can have on the performance of a vessel. Why? We want to demonstrate to shipping companies and ship owners what the effects of removing flanking rudders can be and how lateral thrusters in the bow of a push boat can be an interesting alternative to compensate the loss of backward steering capability caused by removing the flanking rudders. How? A video explains the various effects of the removal of flanking rudders during a simulated short voyage. The effect of rudder configurations on fuel consumption Double wing shaped rudders Simulator demonstration of removal of flanking rudders Danube pusher considered 2 What? We are showing here on a motor vessel, the different effects that ship lengthening can have and how it can affect the total resistance or the manoeuvrability of the vessel . For this purpose, two alternatives of the lengthened ship will be used: the constant load alternative with reduced draught or the constant draught alternative with an increased load. Why? Take the same cargo and less draught and become less affected by shallow water periods. We want to demonstrate to shipping companies and ship owners what the effects of ship lengthening actually look like in real life. How? A video illustrates how constant loads or constant draught can affect a voyage. What? We are showing here on the vessel HERSO 1, the effects of various retrofitting options concerning maneuvering and the advantages that these represent for ship owners, boat masters and naval architects. Why? We want to demonstrate the effect of lengthening, some available rudder configurations and the pump propeller for vessel maneuvering. How? Free running and turning tests are performed and illustrated in a 2D maneuvering simulation. Simulator demonstration of ship lengthening Effect on ship speed Simulator demonstration of HERSO 1 Example of a pump propeller 8.2 Demonstrations of part solutions What? We are showing here how cooperative depth measurements can be used for the generation of a so-called “actual local water depth chart”. Generation of an “actual local water depth chart” These current navigable depth measurements are made available to shippers so that, in future, these data can be used for predicting the water depths of the route to be navigated. Why? More cargo, less fuel and a more reliable ETA. Inland waterway vessels are provided with a basic on-board computer to read the data from existing sensors, such as echo-sounders, loading gauges, GPS and optionally, fuel 3 gauges, and then compile the data into a message that will be sent to shore. Based on these measurements, the current measured keel clearance is then being converted into the current water depth of the route being navigated. This will be a great help for shipmasters to navigate more efficiently. How? These current navigable depth measurements are made available to shipmasters so that, in future, these data can be used for predicting the water depths of the route to be navigated. These new services comprise the following: Actual local water depth chart for inland waterways in Europe Depth contour lines suitable for ENC devices Locations of depth measurements (required for determination of the reliability of a depth chart) A zoom functionality ›› ›› ›› ›› What? We are showing here in simulations the differences in impact in case of collisions and what the crashworthiness of different hull structures can look like. Why? We want to demonstrate to the public how newly developed innovative structures of double hulls for inland vessels with improved cargo carrying capacity can, in case of a crash, reduce the collision time and penetration depths on the vessel. How? Animations with several side-impact scenarios are showing the differences between the impacts of collisions on vessels with different double-side structures and on a vessel with a single hull or a basic ADN double hull structure. What? We are showing here the effects of a collision case and the crash capabilities of innovative structures for double hulls on inland waterway vessels in an attempt to verify crash simulation models. Why? We want to demonstrate to the public how well newly developed innovative structures do on vessel crash tests and to verify crash simulation models. General overview of a water depth chart generated Simulation of crashworthy structures Y-shape steel structure of a double hull tanker Crash impact test 4 How? An impact test will be carried out at a maritime research facility, giving viewers a first insight into the crash capabilities of innovative structures for double hulls on inland waterway vessels. Deformed steel-foam-steel model What? We are showing here on several vessels (CARPE DIEM, HERSO 1, DUNAFOELDVAR, VEERHAVEN X, INFLEXIBLE) how using a Computational Fluid Dynamics calculator can optimise the performance of a ship. Why? We want to demonstrate that fuel consumption of inland vessels can easily be improved by making relatively simple calculations that can help shipping companies and ship owners make real profit! How? An animation film shows you in a simple way how CFD works and how it can help reduce fuel consumption. Ship optimisation with CFD Computed flow separation between the HERSO 1 and a lighter 8.3 Demonstrations of full solutions What? We are displaying here a mobile application that provides basic features of the economy planner. Why? We want to keep shipping companies on the know and upto-date on the developments of the economy planner and allow them to use this tool at any time and any place on their mobile devices. How? A prototype version of the app is already available on a MARIN server. Ship owners participating in the cooperative depth measurements may see this version upon request. Soon, whenever you need, just check your smart phone or tablet and consult this new mobile application. Economy planner App Shallowest point on the river presented Contact: Arno BONS Email: [email protected] Phone: +31 317 49 35 33 5 What? We are showing here on a ThyssenKrupp vessel how hydrogen injection in the combustion chamber of a vessel can lead to an improved combustion process, in turn reducing exhaust gas emissions such as NOX and PM. Why? How? We want to demonstrate how gas emissions can be reduced by the application of hydrogen injection to an existing marine engine. The added value is twofold: for society it is the reduction of external costs and for a ship owner it is the improved environmental performance of his/her vessel and the possibility to receive the green award label. That can tremendously enhance the ship owner’s reputation and can reduce port fees. A real-life installation onboard a vessel with live exhaust gas measurements show before and after effects of the application of the hydrogen injection, offering live results of the effects. Consortium ››Maritime Research Institute Netherlands – MARIN (The Netherlands) Centre for Ship Technology and Transport Systems – DST ››Development (Germany) ››via donau – Österreichische Wasserstraßen-gesellschaft mbH (Austria) ››Delft University of Technology – DUT (The Netherlands) ››Center of Maritime Technologies e.V. – CMT (Germany) ››Stichting Projecten Binnenvaart – SPB (The Netherlands) Organisation for Applied Scientific Research – TNO (The ››Netherlands Netherlands) ››Ecorys Nederland BV (The Netherlands) ››Autena Marine (The Netherlands) ››S.M.I.L.E. - FEM GmbH (Germany) ››University of Plymouth (United Kingdom) ››University Dunarea de Jos of Galati (Romania) ››Ship Studio Sarl (France) ››University of Belgrade (Serbia) ››Compagnie Fluviale de Transport – CFT (France) ››Ship Design Group – SDG (Romania) ››Voies Navigable de France – VNF (France) ››Swerea SICOMP AB (Sweden) ››Thyssen Krupp Veerhaven B.V. (The Netherlands) ››Helogistics (Austria) ››Plimsoll Ltd. (Hungary) ››Budapest University of Technology and Economics (Hungary) ››Masson Marine (France) The content of the publication herein is the sole responsibility of the publishers and it does not necessarily represent the views expressed by the European Commission or its services. While the information contained in the documents is believed to be accurate, the authors(s) or any other participant in the MoVe IT! consortium make no warranty of any kind with regard to this material including, but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Neither the MoVe IT! Consortium nor any of its members, their officers, employees or agents shall be responsible or liable in negligence or otherwise howsoever in respect of any inaccuracy or omission herein. Real-life demonstration of hydrogen injection Vessel used for the demonstration of hydrogen injection Feel free to contact us: MoVe-IT! is a project by over 20 participants. If you have any questions please contact the front office. Here we will either answer your question directly or involve the relevant project partners. MoVe-IT! project coordination and front office: MARIN IWT Team Attn. Mr. M. Van Wirdum @ [email protected] www.moveit-fp7.eu MoVe-IT! dissemination is lead by SPB. For questions on dissemination, please contact: Stichting Projecten Binnenvaart Attn. Mr. Bas Kelderman @ [email protected] 6
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