SIMULATION AND OPTIMIZATION OF LNG SHIPPING SYSTEMS

Computer simulation of system operation can be successfully used to forecast and predict performance. In this way, optimization can proceed rapidly and efficiently. The model discussed includes effects of weather and port operations as well as availability of loading, unloading, maintenance, and storage facilities. Simulated operations are then evaluated to yield unit cost-of-transport and to permit definition of an optimum transport.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Paper for meeting September 17-21, 1972.
• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Mechanical Engineers

  Two Park Avenue
  New York, NY  United States  10016-5990
• Authors:
  • Kaplan, M F
  • Wentworth, R C
  • Hischier, R J
• Publication Date: 1972-9

Media Info

• Pagination: 11 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Freight transportation; Liquefied natural gas; Management; Planning; Port operations; Ship operations; Shipping; Simulation; Systems analysis
• Old TRIS Terms: Lng transportation; Management planning; Simulated lng shipping
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Freight Transportation; Marine Transportation; Operations and Traffic Management; Planning and Forecasting; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00041521
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Report/Paper Numbers: Pap 72-Pet-45
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 2 1974 12:00AM