The tool Odyssa enables the comprehensive analysis and optimization of modern ship designs and propulsion systems, taking into account operational profiles with regard to energy efficiency, environmental conditions and specific transport requirements.
Odyssa enables the assessment of aero- and hydrodynamics for the overall ship system. Based on this, statistically relevant load, power and movement profiles are created considering the transport task and historical weather data, in order to evaluate and optimize the performance of the energy and propulsion system.
Optimising ship efficiency in operation with the Odyssa Framework
The maritime industry is facing the major challenge of converting its fleets to low-emission or even emission-free technologies. To support the transition to more sustainable shipping, the Institute of Maritime Energy Systems has developed the Odyssa simulation framework. This tool enables the comprehensive analysis and optimization of modern ship designs and propulsion systems, taking into account operational profiles with regard to energy efficiency, environmental conditions and specific transport requirements. The modular approach of the framework enables the identification of optimal, tailored solutions for the overall ship system and thus makes an important contribution to shaping the future of the maritime industry. Furthermore, a large number of different energy and ship concepts, operating profiles and transport tasks can be effortlessly addressed.
In the first place, Odyssa enables the assessment of aero- and hydrodynamics for the overall ship system. Based on this, statistically relevant load, power and movement profiles are created considering the transport task and historical weather data, in order to evaluate and optimize the performance of the energy and propulsion system. The economic efficiency of the configuration is analyzed by means of a techno-economic analysis.
Thanks to its holistic and flexible approach, Odyssa is highly versatile. On the one hand, it answers fundamental questions about the ship's resistance, required power or fuel and battery capacities and, on the other hand, addresses complex problems such as route optimization, economic and/or ecological system optimization and the provision of decision support systems.
