Ship equipment rapid loading / reloading simulation method based on process node driving

Through the rapid addition/replacement simulation method of marine equipment driven by process nodes, the addition and replacement process is simulated and optimized, the problems of inefficiency and risk of traditional methods are solved, and more efficient and safe addition and replacement operations are achieved.

CN119808394APending Publication Date: 2025-04-11SHIPBUILDING TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSITITUTE (NO 11 INSTITUTE OF CSSC)
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Application Number
CN202411872654.3
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CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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Filing Date
2024-12-18
Publication Date
2025-04-11

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Technical Problem

Traditional marine equipment replacement and replacement methods rely on experience and are difficult to systematic and optimize, resulting in inefficiency and potential risks.

Method used

The rapid addition/replacement simulation method of marine equipment driven by process nodes is adopted to simulate and optimize the addition and replacement process by modeling process nodes, building simulation environments, configuring parameters, performing simulation and optimization adjustments.

Benefits of technology

Through simulation technology, the equipment replacement process is simulated in advance, potential bottlenecks and problems are identified, operation steps are optimized, overall efficiency is improved, and risks and time costs are reduced in actual operation.

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Abstract

The invention provides a ship equipment rapid loading / reloading simulation method based on process node driving. The method comprises the following steps: S1) modeling process nodes; equipment needing to be added / replaced is confirmed, the condition of existing equipment is evaluated, and information of the equipment is analyzed; s2) constructing a simulation environment; creating a 3D model of the ship, establishing a detailed model for each loading / reloading device, and setting a process node of each operation step; s3) configuring and inputting parameters; determining the type of each device, the specific conditions of loading / reloading and the input data of an operator; s4) executing simulation, and analyzing a result; relevant data are collected in real time, key performance indexes are analyzed, and optimization and adjustment are carried out; according to the method, the whole process of equipment loading / reloading can be simulated in advance through simulation, potential bottlenecks and problems are identified, operation steps are optimized, and the overall efficiency is improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of ship equipment, and in particular to a process node driven method for rapid installation / replacement simulation of ship equipment. Background Art

[0002] Ships are important means of transportation for global trade. Ship equipment may malfunction or wear out during long-term operation and require regular maintenance. An effective maintenance strategy can extend the life of equipment and ensure ship safety. Traditional maintenance methods rely on experience, are difficult to systematize and optimize, and often lead to inefficiency and potential risks.

[0003] With the development of computer technology, simulation technology has become an important means to improve the efficiency of equipment installation and replacement. Simulation technology can provide a virtual environment to test and improve these processes. Through simulation, the installation and replacement process can be predicted and optimized, reducing the risks and time costs in actual operations. The installation and replacement process is complex and involves multiple links. Through simulation technology, each link can be carefully modeled, the overall process can be optimized, and operational efficiency and accuracy can be improved. Summary of the invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a method for simulating rapid installation / replacement of ship equipment based on process node drive.

[0005] In order to achieve the above object, the technical solution of the present invention is: A method for simulating rapid installation / replacement of ship equipment based on process node drive, characterized in that it comprises the following steps: Step S1) Modeling process nodes; confirming the equipment that needs to be added / replaced, evaluating the status of existing equipment, and analyzing the equipment information; Step S2) constructing a simulation environment; creating a 3D model of the ship, establishing a detailed model for each equipment to be added / replaced, and setting the process nodes for each operation step; Step S3) configure and input parameters; determine the type of each device, the specific conditions for adding / changing equipment, and the input data of the operator; Step S4) Execute simulation and analyze results; collect relevant data in real time, analyze key performance indicators, and perform optimization and adjustment; Step S5) Optimization and adjustment: Improve the loading / changing process and personnel allocation, and optimize material storage and management.

[0006] Furthermore, in step S1, analyzing the information of the device specifically includes: Step S11) Collect equipment information, calculate according to the system configuration characteristics of the equipment oil, water and gas pipelines, and select external service equipment; Step S12) Draw an external takeover schematic diagram based on the principle of adding / replacing equipment and the information of external equipment, consider the redundancy performance of adding / replacing other equipment, and reserve interfaces; Step S13) Designing the pipe system for adding / replacing pipes according to the equipment's dimensions and the equipment's external pipe connection schematic; Step S14) Redundant configuration of equipment reduces the difficulty of later installation / replacement work.

[0007] Furthermore, the step S2 specifically includes: Step S21) creating a 3D model of the ship, the 3D model including equipment locations and workspace; Step S22) List all equipment and specifications that need to be added / replaced, and establish a detailed model for each added / replaced equipment, the detailed model including operating parameters and performance characteristics; Step S23) Dynamic visualization: real-time display of the movement and operation of the device; Step S24) Node definition: Setting the process node of each operation step, the operation steps include lifting preparation, equipment disassembly, equipment lifting, equipment replacement and equipment installation.

[0008] Furthermore, the step S3 specifically includes: Step S31) determining the types of equipment, including a piano platform, a radar, a generator set, a flow meter, a propeller integrated device, an air compressor, a deep-sea winch, a valve pump, and determining equipment specifications and performance indicators; Step S32) determining the conditions for adding / replacing, which include the expected time of each step, the required tools and their quantity, the replaced parts and the required materials; Step S33) Determine the input data of the operator, the input data includes the name of the operator involved, relevant certificates and years of experience, the task allocation of each operator and the operation steps of each operator.

[0009] Furthermore, the step S4 specifically includes: Step S41) performs simulation to simulate the entire equipment installation / replacement process from start to finish; Step S42) collect relevant data in real time, including the time required for each link, resource usage and task completion rate; Step S43) analyzing key performance indicators, which include total refitting time, average waiting time and resource utilization; Step S44) Find out the inefficient links, identify the specific reasons that cause the delay of the loading / changing process, and find out the waste of human or material resources.

[0010] Furthermore, the step S5 specifically includes: Step S51) Improve the loading / reloading process, formulate detailed operation standards and processes, and perform multiple tasks in parallel; Step S52) Rationally allocate personnel according to workload and complexity; Step S53) Optimize material storage and management, and prepare all tools and materials required for replacement in advance.

[0011] The present invention can simulate the entire process of equipment installation and replacement in advance through simulation, identify potential bottlenecks and problems, optimize operation steps, and improve overall efficiency; The simulation of the present invention can help shipyards conduct detailed cost analysis before actual operation, avoid unnecessary waste of time and resources, and reduce economic losses during the refitting process; the simulation can be used to evaluate the safety of different refitting schemes, identify possible risk factors in advance, and ensure that effective safety measures are taken in actual operation; The present invention utilizes simulation technology to provide operators with a virtual training environment, allowing them to become familiar with the installation and replacement process and improve their ability to cope with actual operations. By comparing simulations of different solutions, the implementer can make more scientific and reasonable decisions and select the best solution.

[0012] The simulation method of the present invention can be continuously updated and optimized through node changes, and combined with actual operation feedback, the process can be adjusted and improved to form a closed-loop management. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 Flow chart for implementing the present invention; Figure 2 This is a flowchart of the implementation of analyzing the information of the device in step S1 of the present invention; Figure 3 is an implementation flow chart of step S2 of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a flow chart for implementing step S3 of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a flow chart for implementing step S4 of the present invention; Figure 6 is an implementation flow chart of step S5 of the present invention; Figure 7 This is an operation flow chart of Example 1 of the present invention; Figure 8 The behavior node template diagram of embodiment 1 of the present invention is Fig. 9 This is a schematic diagram of the execution node flow of Example 1 of the present invention; Fig.10 This is a behavior tree diagram of an application behavior node template according to embodiment 1 of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0014] The technical solution of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0015] A simulation method for rapid installation / replacement of ship equipment based on process node drive, such as Figure 1 As shown, the following steps are included: Step S1) Modeling process nodes; confirming the equipment that needs to be added / replaced, evaluating the status of existing equipment, and analyzing the equipment information; like Figure 2 As shown, in step S1, analyzing the information of the device specifically includes: Step S11) Collect equipment information, calculate according to the system configuration characteristics of the equipment oil, water and gas pipelines, and select external service equipment; Step S12) Draw an external takeover schematic diagram based on the principle of adding / replacing equipment and the information of external equipment, consider the redundancy performance of adding / replacing other equipment, and reserve interfaces; Step S13) Designing the pipe system for adding / replacing pipes according to the equipment's dimensions and the equipment's external pipe connection schematic; Step S14) Redundant configuration of equipment reduces the difficulty of later installation / replacement work.

[0016] Step S2) constructing a simulation environment; creating a 3D model of the ship, establishing a detailed model for each equipment to be added / replaced, and setting the process nodes for each operation step; like Figure 3 As shown, step S2 specifically includes Step S21) creating a 3D model of the ship, the 3D model including equipment locations and workspace; Step S22) List all equipment and specifications that need to be added / replaced, and establish a detailed model for each added / replaced equipment, the detailed model including operating parameters and performance characteristics; Step S23) Dynamic visualization: real-time display of the movement and operation of the device; Step S24) Node definition: Setting the process node of each operation step, the operation steps include lifting preparation, equipment disassembly, equipment lifting, equipment replacement and equipment installation.

[0017] Step S3) configure and input parameters; determine the type of each device, the specific conditions for adding / changing equipment, and the input data of the operator; like Figure 4 As shown, step S3 specifically includes Step S31) determining the types of equipment, including a piano platform, a radar, a generator set, a flow meter, a propeller integrated device, an air compressor, a deep-sea winch, a valve pump, and determining equipment specifications and performance indicators; Step S32) determining the conditions for adding / replacing, which include the expected time of each step, the required tools and their quantity, the replaced parts and the required materials; Step S33) Determine the input data of the operator, the input data includes the name of the operator involved, relevant certificates and years of experience, the task allocation of each operator and the operation steps of each operator.

[0018] Step S4) Execute simulation and analyze results; collect relevant data in real time, analyze key performance indicators, and perform optimization and adjustment; like Figure 5 As shown, step S4 specifically includes Step S41) performs simulation to simulate the entire equipment installation / replacement process from start to finish; Step S42) collect relevant data in real time, including the time required for each link, resource usage and task completion rate; Step S43) analyzing key performance indicators, which include total refitting time, average waiting time and resource utilization; Step S44) Find out the inefficient links, identify the specific reasons that cause the delay of the loading / changing process, and find out the waste of human or material resources.

[0019] Step S5) Optimization and adjustment: Improve the loading / changing process and personnel allocation, and optimize material storage and management.

[0020] like Figure 6 As shown, step S5 specifically includes Step S51) Improve the loading / reloading process, formulate detailed operation standards and processes, and perform multiple tasks in parallel; Step S52) Rationally allocate personnel according to workload and complexity; Step S53) Optimize material storage and management, and prepare all tools and materials required for replacement in advance.

[0021] Example 1 discloses a simulation method for rapid installation / replacement of ship equipment based on process node drive, such as Figure 7 As shown, the following steps are included: 1) Simulation starts, start the simulation software, enter the main interface, and choose to load an existing simulation project; 2) Select the equipment to be added or replaced. Select the equipment to be added or replaced from the predefined equipment library. The system supports the selection of multiple equipment types, such as pianos, radars, generator sets, flow meters, propeller integrated devices, air compressors, deep-sea winches, and valve pumps.

[0022] 3) Data input: The following data must be entered: Equipment specifications (including model, size, weight, power), operating conditions (factors affecting operation, such as temperature, humidity, sea conditions), environmental factors (including surrounding workspace conditions, location of other equipment).

[0023] 4) Configure simulation parameters and set the following simulation parameters to affect the simulation results: Time parameters (setting simulation duration and time step), physical parameters (such as gravity, fluid dynamics), and result output method (select the format of the output report, such as graphics, text, or data table).

[0024] Run the simulation. The system performs simulation based on the input data and configured parameters, simulates the equipment installation and replacement process, and performs real-time monitoring; Create a simulation environment, including: Equipment model creation (generating corresponding 3D models based on input equipment specifications), simulation environment construction (building suitable simulation scenarios, including marine environment and weather conditions), and visualization interface setting (users can customize the visualization interface to optimize information display).

[0025] 7) Determine the execution nodes. During the simulation process, the system automatically identifies key execution nodes, such as equipment disassembly, equipment transportation, and equipment installation, and records the status and time of each node.

[0026] 8) Result analysis. After the simulation is completed, the system analyzes the results and generates comparative data, including time cost, resource utilization, and safety hazards.

[0027] 9) Clothing change decision: Based on the result analysis, make clothing change decision suggestions to help users evaluate whether to actually change clothes.

[0028] 10) Perform the refit. If the decision is passed, perform the actual operation according to the system's suggestions and optimize the refit process with reference to the simulation results; If the decision is not passed, restart the simulation.

[0029] 11) After the simulation is completed and all steps are completed, the system saves the simulation data and generates a complete simulation report, which can be viewed and printed at any time.

[0030] The behavior node template of this embodiment is as follows Figure 8 As shown, it includes root nodes, sequence nodes, selection nodes, parallel nodes, conditional nodes and action nodes.

[0031] In a sequential node, each step is performed in order, and if a step fails to complete, it will be terminated early; Under the selection node, you can complete it as long as one of the following steps is met; In parallel nodes, child nodes will run simultaneously, requiring all child nodes to complete successfully; Under the conditional node, this condition must be met for success; An action node is an execution node, which is an execution action.

[0032] In this template, the root node is a sequential node. The equipment is added or replaced in a main line sequence. The root node contains sequential nodes, parallel nodes, and selection nodes. There are selection nodes under the sequential node. A certain condition must be met before the next action can be performed. For example, it is necessary to determine whether the screws have been unscrewed before the next step of equipment disassembly can be performed. The condition nodes and action nodes under the sequential node correspond to the conditions that need to be achieved and the specific execution actions, respectively.

[0033] Under the parallel node, there are multiple sequential nodes. Under the condition that multiple sequential nodes do not affect each other, we can execute them in parallel to improve efficiency. Each sequential node may be completed at different times, but the parallel operation is considered successful only after all of them are completed.

[0034] There can be multiple action nodes and sequence nodes under the selection node. As long as any one of the following is completed, the selection node can be completed. For example, in some emergencies, one of them may occur, and you only need to solve the one that occurs.

[0035] like Fig. 9 As shown, based on Figure 2 The node-driven valve pump replacement method, the execution nodes of which include: Open the small guide door, fix the water pump with a hand chain hoist, remove the water pump junction box, remove the water pump raft isolator bolts, remove the floor around the water pump, remove the inlet and outlet water pipes, remove the control valve, move the water pump to the hatch, move the crane to the target position, block the inlet and outlet water pipes, drill holes to remove burrs, check with a feeler gauge, hang a new water pump, torque the water pump raft isolator bolts, remove the blind head, install the control valve, install the inlet and outlet water pipes, install the floor around the water pump, and install the water pump junction box; The entire simulation process is carried out sequentially according to the node behavior tree.

[0036] like Fig.10 As shown, in the ship equipment replacement simulation system, the entire process runs smoothly according to the logic of this behavior tree.

[0037] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or replace some or all of the technical features therein with equivalents. However, these modifications or replacements do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A simulation method for rapid installation / replacement of ship equipment based on process node drive, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: Step S1) Modeling process nodes; confirming the equipment that needs to be added / replaced, evaluating the status of existing equipment, and analyzing the equipment information; Step S2) constructing a simulation environment; creating a 3D model of the ship, establishing a detailed model for each equipment to be added / replaced, and setting the process nodes for each operation step; Step S3) configure and input parameters; determine the type of each device, the specific conditions for adding / changing equipment, and the input data of the operator; Step S4) Execute simulation and analyze results; collect relevant data in real time, analyze key performance indicators, and perform optimization and adjustment; Step S5) Optimization and adjustment; Improve the loading / changing process and staffing, and optimize material storage and management.

2. The process node driven rapid installation / replacement simulation method for ship equipment according to claim 1 is characterized in that: In step S1, analyzing the information of the device specifically includes: Step S11) Collect equipment information, calculate according to the system configuration characteristics of the equipment oil, water and gas pipelines, and select external service equipment; Step S12) Draw an external takeover schematic diagram based on the principle of adding / replacing equipment and the information of external equipment, consider the redundancy performance of adding / replacing other equipment, and reserve interfaces; Step S13) Designing the pipe system for adding / replacing pipes according to the equipment's dimensions and the equipment's external pipe connection schematic; Step S14) Redundant configuration of equipment reduces the difficulty of later installation / replacement work.

3. The process node driven rapid installation / replacement simulation method for ship equipment according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The step S2 specifically includes Step S21) creating a 3D model of the ship, the 3D model including equipment locations and workspace; Step S22) List all equipment and specifications that need to be added / replaced, and establish a detailed model for each added / replaced equipment, the detailed model including operating parameters and performance characteristics; Step S23) Dynamic visualization: real-time display of the movement and operation of the device; Step S24) Node definition: Setting the process node of each operation step, the operation steps include lifting preparation, equipment disassembly, equipment lifting, equipment replacement and equipment installation.

4. The process node driven rapid installation / replacement simulation method for ship equipment according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The step S3 specifically includes Step S31) determining the types of equipment, including a piano platform, a radar, a generator set, a flow meter, a propeller integrated device, an air compressor, a deep-sea winch, a valve pump, and determining equipment specifications and performance indicators; Step S32) determining the conditions for adding / replacing, which include the expected time of each step, the required tools and their quantity, the replaced parts and the required materials; Step S33) Determine the input data of the operator, the input data includes the name of the operator involved, relevant certificates and years of experience, the task allocation of each operator and the operation steps of each operator.

5. The method for rapid installation / replacement simulation of ship equipment based on process node drive according to claim 4 is characterized in that: The step S4 specifically includes Step S41) performs simulation to simulate the entire equipment installation / replacement process from start to finish; Step S42) collect relevant data in real time, including the time required for each link, resource usage and task completion rate; Step S43) analyzing key performance indicators, which include total refitting time, average waiting time and resource utilization; Step S44) Find out the inefficient links, identify the specific reasons that cause the delay of the loading / changing process, and find out the waste of human or material resources.

6. The process node driven rapid installation / replacement simulation method for ship equipment according to claim 5 is characterized in that: The step S5 specifically includes Step S51) Improve the loading / reloading process, formulate detailed operation standards and processes, and perform multiple tasks in parallel; Step S52) Rationally allocate personnel according to workload and complexity; Step S53) Optimize material storage and management, and prepare all tools and materials required for replacement in advance.