VeriSTAR-HLC (Hull Life Cycle) overview
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Ships in service today have no 3D model
Manual processing
Today, manual processing of :
Thickness measurement reports
Repairs preparation
Structural condition assessment
« at sea, steel is life »
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How to get ships 3D models ?
3D models could be exported from shipyard
- Model exported from Tribon, Foran, Catia, Intergraph, etc
- This is the best solution, cheaper and more accurate than class-made
CAD file
OpenHCM - 3D model
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Shipyard
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3D models could be built from scratch
If the model cannot be exported from shipyard, it can be built from
the main drawings
3D model
3D Model editor
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V-HLC is based on the OpenHCM standard
European project CAS (2005-2008) created the OpenHCM standard
Geometrical model
(not F.E.M.)
Phase n°3
OpenHCM
Phase n°2
Condition Assessment
System
Partners
- Bureau Veritas (initiator and coordinator)
- Germanischer Lloyd
- Russian Register of Shipping
- Materiaal Metingen Europe
Automatic entry of
measurement data
- LISNAVE
- SENER
Phase n°1
- Cybernétix
- Instituto Superior Tecnico
- INTERTANKO
- TOTAL
Measurement
Operator
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OpenHCM consortium
► The OpenHCM consortium manages the evolution of the standard,
taking into account the feed-back from implementations
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VeriSTAR-HLC functions
Thickness measurement company "TMCo" interface
module
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Rules assessment - generation of IACS tables
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Search for inspection data
Bracket in bad condition
Web-frame 72
Tank 6P
L42
2003-08-02
Crack layer
Picture layer
Warning layer
Report layer
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Means of access
► For inspection manual module
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Means of access:
• ladders, railings, etc.
• manholes,
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Condition of means of access
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Condition forecast
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Finite Element Model (under development)
V-HLC is automatically interfaced with the finite element model
V-HLC
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References: pilot operations and contracts
Spanish shipyard - OpenHCM export
► Export from SENER Foran CAD - May 2009
► Bahia Uno 04301C (BV Class, oil tanker, Loa 71 m)
► Delivered - Sept 2004 at Astilleros de Murueta, Vizcaya
OpenHCM of DECK
in V-HLC
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UTM campaign on board LNG carrier
► Test of software on board in real conditions
► CAP - February 2010
► Bachir Chihani 32Y705
► LNG carrier, Loa 281.7 m
► Delivered 1979
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Ultrasonic thickness measurements "UTM"
campaign on board LNG vessel
► Preparation of the 3D model
► Input of UTM directly into the
model using V-HLC
► Feedback from TM company
► Improvements of software
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DSME (alias Daewoo, Korea) - OpenHCM export
EXMAR LNG vessels
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Pilot operation with EXMAR / Excalibur
Taking thickness measurements
"UTM" on board
Entry of UTM into V-HLC model while on
board
Courtesy from DSME
Instant display of thickness measurements results
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Other uses
VeriSTAR-SIM (Structural Integrity Management)
► Structural Integrity Management for Topsides Structures of fixed
offshore platforms and jackets
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Is a module of V-HLC
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Input of inspection results
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Performs risk assessment of each component and inspection program
scheduling
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VeriSTAR SIM - Fixed Topsides Structures
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VeriSTAR SIM - Jackets
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Related cooperative projects
► European Union projects
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FLAGSHIP
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RISPECT
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HLC-AIMS
► Life cycle management JIP (hull of FPSOs)
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Participants are Exxon Mobil, oil majors and all main class societies
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Owner’s benefits
Data remains in database forever
► Easy access to history of all ships
20 years ago
15 years ago
5 years ago
Today
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Hull monitoring capabilities
► For managers of superintendents office, to check
quickly the hull condition of their ships
► Increase of chartering opportunities
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Easy preparation of steel repairs
Today’s preparation is done on paper drawings
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Easy preparation of steel repairs
Tomorrow, with V-HLC, scope of repairs will be shown as 3D views
+ renewal steel tons
+ repainted surface
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