Electrical design in submarines
ICCAS, September 2011. A. Olmos, NAVANTIA, A. Valderrama, SENER.
The evolution of the computer-aided design tools have moved from custom-made applications, covering separate aspects with little connection to the surrounding items, to COTS fully integrated global solutions. Electrical design is subject to benefit from the development of such integration. Submarines are considered among the most difficult vessel designs, compared only with space crafts in terms of complexity, number of occurrences and integration between systems. Along the present paper, some figures taken from the Spanish MOD´s S80 class submarine will subscribe this statement.
Integration of DB oriented CAD systems with Product Lifecycle Management
2011
This paper describes the solution designed to integrate a DB oriented shipbuilding CAD system with product life cycle management systems. The software solution described here is called FPLM.
A comprehensive environment for HVAC design. The FORAN Solution
2009
On the most difficult aspects of outfitting design in shipbuilding is the HVAC. Due to its own characteristics, the design of HVAC systems is very sensitive, not only to modifications in air needs, but also to actual duct arrangement. The present paper describes this innovative solution, the basis on which it is conceived, and highlights the advantages of its use.
Using CAD/CAM technology more efficiently in Chinese shipyards
2009
In recent years China has significantly expanded its shipbuilding capacity through the construction of new facilities and the upgrading of existing shipyards, and it is now the world's second largest shipbuilder, surpassed only by South Korea. Moreover, it can be expected that China will take the lead over the next 5-10 years. This paper discusses the history and current status of using CAD/CAM systems in China, and tries to explore the possible trend or changes of philosophy and mode of ship design and construction in.
