Methodology for saving fuel consumption in ships through dynamic programming variables

  • David Rizzo Universidad Laica Eloy Alfaro de Manabí
  • Yusnier de la Rosa Universidad Laica Eloy Alfaro de Manabí
  • Ariel Chafuelán Universidad Laica Eloy Alfaro de Manabí
DOI: https://doi.org/10.61236/ciya.v8i2.793
Keywords: Fuel consumption, Weather Routing, Energy Efficiency, Dynamic Programming

Abstract

Ship's weather routing is defined as optimal following of the ship's route with optimal speed and engine power for a sea voyage based on en-route weather forecasts and ship characteristics. In this degree work, the dynamic programming method was used to optimize the route, which is based on the Bellman optimality principle, and compares it with the IMO MEPC method, with the direct objective of minimizing the fuel consumption of the vehicle. voyage in a vessel, while ship movements and arrival time are managed through constraints: therefore, a single objective optimization methodology was used to minimize a cost function (total fuel consumption). As a result, it was obtained that the dynamic programming method allows saving between 4.5 and 6% of fuel in foreseeable weather conditions with speed configurations

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Published
2024-07-22
How to Cite
RizzoD., de la RosaY., & ChafuelánA. (2024). Methodology for saving fuel consumption in ships through dynamic programming variables. Ciencias De La Ingeniería Y Aplicadas, 8(2), 59-74. https://doi.org/10.61236/ciya.v8i2.793
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Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024)
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