Sebastian Knees, DNV, Hamburg
Emission reduction has become a key factor in the design and operation of ships. Thus, exhaust gas purification, usage of alternative fuels and the reduction of fuel consumption have become hot topics for ship builders, owners, and operators. Beside a general overview, it will be discussed at the examples of scrubbers, an LNG-tank, and a propulsion improvement device, how simulation techniques may help to reduce the risk of vibration damage to these valuable assets.