NEW FRONTIERS IN BULK TRANSFER TECHNOLOGY

The rational planning of terminals with today's complexity requires operation research and simulation techniques. The PIRTLOG computer program developed for this purpose is capable of simulating the operations of a port complex, and the related ship, barge, railroad or truck input and output. PIRTLOG is utilized in selecting the number, size and capacity of berths and handling equipment, stockpile and inventory requirements, is assessing the effects of fleet distribution and berth availability, for sensitivity analysis of all systems to variations of criteria, and for value engineering analysis, determining the impact of changes in one area on another or on the overall system. To assist in the planning of offshore terminals, the SEABERTH computer program was developed.

• Corporate Authors:

  Association of Iron and Steel Engineers

  Empire Building
  Pittsburgh, PA  United States  15222
• Authors:
  • Soros, P
• Publication Date: 1976-12

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: 3 p.
• Serial:
  • Iron and Steel Engineer
  • Volume: 53
  • Issue Number: 12
  • Publisher: Association of Iron and Steel Engineers

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bulk cargo handling; Bulk cargo terminals; Computer programs; Fleet management; Freight handling; Freight terminals; Freight transportation; Intermodal terminals; Logistics; Marine terminals; Operations; Planning; Port operations; Port structures; Ports; Railroad transportation; Simulation; Structural design; Transportation planning; Water transportation
• Uncontrolled Terms: Fleets
• Old TRIS Terms: Bulk handling; Operations planning; Terminal design; Terminal facilities
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Economics; Freight Transportation; Highways; Marine Transportation; Planning and Forecasting; Railroads; Society; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00152597
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 27 1977 12:00AM