Smart ships bring a port revolution, and visualization becomes the main force

Foreword

China's water transportation can be traced back to the Neolithic canoe and rafting. By the Song Dynasty, China had formed a complete water transportation and port system. The ship has also transitioned from the era of boats to the era of diesel engines. The delivery of the "CMA CGM Hefeng" marks the rapid development of China's container ships. The scale of China’s ports now ranks first in the world. In the first half of this year, the cargo throughput of foreign trade alone was as high as 2357.2 million tons, and the container throughput was as high as 138.18 million TEUs. The main development has become a highly mechanized, automated and informatized.

Relying on new infrastructure and new technological potential, automated ports and ships actively seize opportunities for digital transformation, regard data as the core resource of the enterprise, and use the HT for Web visualization product independently developed by Hightopo to polish the background of green development and solve traditional docks and Ships have problems such as high energy consumption, high cost, and large pollution.

effect display

Through HT, an interactive Web 3D scene can be realized, which can be zoomed, translated, rotated, and flipped, and each device in the scene can respond to interactive events. Combined with the powerful rendering capabilities of the HT engine, it ensures that the scene loads and runs efficiently and smoothly on the Web and guarantees excellent visualization effects. 2D and 3D are seamlessly connected and perfectly integrated. Pay attention to the details, click on the corresponding device to display the information such as its work.

Ship information visualization

Freighter information visualization

Each ship displays its name, shipping company, ship type, berthing plan, and captain’s profile picture for easy identification and management. The ship’s 2D panel shows the route, import voyage, and export voyage.

The combination of freighter transportation and HT visualization system can accurately display berthing time, actual start time, planned completion time, planned departure time, total cold/critical/excess, residual cold/critical/excess, total size box, remaining large/ Small boxes, total operations, remaining operations, remaining shipments, remaining unloading, data-driven statistics on the total amount of loading and unloading of ships (completed, in operation), analysis of ship operation efficiency, and provision for rational arrangement of work shifts and resource allocation Scientific basis.

Ship efficiency time-sharing analysis

Three line graphs with different colors are used to show the effectiveness of ships in different periods of unloading, loading, and sailing. Ship operating efficiency = ship remaining operating volume/ ship remaining operating time. If the effective operation volume of the storage yard (loading and unloading ship + loading and unloading vehicle) = ship operation volume + gate flow. Then the trailer detention rate is low and the ship efficiency is high. Through long-term statistical monitoring of data, we can obtain a reasonable interval between the detention value and the empty consumption value. If the interval deviates, the data is abnormal, and the system automatically triggers an alarm mechanism to remind the central control personnel to allocate operating resources in time.

Port equipment visualization

Information Visualization

There are dozens of ships docking in the port every day, hundreds of trucks shuttle in the port area non-stop, and tens of thousands of containers are loaded and unloaded. These operations require port planners to make plans and rely on human brains to plan daily operations. If combined with Hightopo's visualization technology, it can further improve the intelligence of scheduling and planning.

The 2D panel of the quay crane displays the operating berth, operating vessel, parking lot number, quay crane status, driving status, operating status, platform hours, operating volume, attendance of the shift, period, access to real-time data, which can effectively carry out resource management Deployment.

Using the combination of visualization and F5G technology, the fiber can reach the quay crane directly, and the ultra-large bandwidth and ultra-low latency of the fiber can be used to support real-time operations of ultra-high-definition video. Set up smart gates in the port, and use AI algorithms such as license plate recognition, model recognition, and non-stop weighing to achieve rapid gate crossings in the port area, improve the efficiency of the port's outbound traffic, and avoid road congestion in the port area.

Container Information Visualization

Because containers can form a standardized unity of various complicated cargo and packaged groceries, large-scale specialized equipment can be used for loading and unloading and transportation, ensuring the quality of cargo loading and unloading and transportation, and improving the efficiency of loading and unloading at the terminal. Therefore, many dangerous goods will use containers. transportation. The number of cold/dangerous/exceeded containers, operating peak/bottom value, and real-time data can be dynamically displayed. Real-time protection of high-risk commodities to ensure foolproof. It is possible to invest more machinery in the peak interval, and reduce the machinery input during the valley to achieve the effect of energy saving and consumption reduction.

Yard visualization

The storage yard is transparent, and the access data can display the utilization rate of the yard in real time. The increase in utilization rate will increase the difficulty of the gantry crane operation. It is possible that the probability of the yard turning over will increase, which will affect the operation efficiency of the gantry crane. The manager can proceed in advance Resource deployment.

When arranging the stacking of import and export containers, in order to ensure the full utilization of the site and the efficiency of the quay crane operation at the same time, it is usually necessary to arrange the import and export containers of multiple ships in the same container area. However, only one yard bridge operation is usually arranged in the same box area. Therefore, the actual operation process will encounter conflicts between different ship operations. The probability of such conflicts will increase with the increase in the amount of loading and unloading ships on duty. Therefore, there are higher requirements for the rate of carrying cases, moving cases, and shipping cases. The relevant data of the 2D panel can help operation and maintenance personnel to effectively adjust resources.

Vehicle information visualization

Vehicle analysis

In order to ensure the efficiency of the quay crane operation and reduce the waiting time of the quay crane, trucks play an important role in transportation. Each quay crane must be equipped with sufficient truck resources to ensure the continuity of its operations. Use the line chart to show the operation status of container trucks on different days, the overturning status, and the number of AGV operations compared to the number of truck operations. Real-time monitoring and comparison of the speed of each operation line of the port can fully grasp the progress of the port operation and focus on tracking the operation line with abnormal operation speed. Through real-time comparative analysis, find out the weak points of the operation line.

In the actual production process, it is often encountered that the operation schedule of a certain ship is behind schedule. At this time, it is necessary to increase truck resources to improve operation efficiency and ensure that the ship is completed and left berth on time. However, how many trucks are added is often based on subjective judgments. , There is no scientific basis for guidance, so it often leads to excessive investment in trucks, early completion of ships, and long waiting times for leaving the berth, resulting in a huge waste of trucks and berth resources. Using the HT for Web visualization product independently developed by Hightopo, the truck and AGV trips are connected to real-time data, and managers can conduct comprehensive analysis to effectively reduce waste.

The use of unmanned AGV trolleys to load and transport goods is a trend in the development of port automation. In addition to automatic navigation, path optimization, and active obstacle avoidance, the AGV also supports functions such as self-diagnosis and self-power monitoring. Through wireless communication equipment and automatic dispatching systems, AGVs can freely shuttle through busy docks to achieve precise positioning and orderly Complete various instructions conveyed by the "brain" of the control system.

Vehicle positioning

As a dense multi-path place, the port can use UWB positioning, Bluetooth positioning, GIS positioning and other technologies to achieve precise positioning of vehicles in the port. So as to achieve the purpose of making full use of the road network, shortening the travel time of vehicles, reducing driving delays, reducing empty driving, ensuring driving safety, and improving the capacity of the road in the venue.

historical trajectory

During the movement process of the container from the truck to the yard, the animation process of the model is displayed based on the data docked with the background, showing the trajectory of the vehicle and the expected trajectory.

Path planning

The container yard is like a maze. It is not easy to get the trucks to reach the designated location accurately. Hightopo implements a set of pathfinding algorithms. In a complex and changeable port environment, you can quickly plan a route by entering the starting point and ending point, which is convenient for vehicle management and control.

Time progress visualization

The lower progress bar displays the ship’s sailing date. By adjusting the time and date, you can view the historical operation of the event, trace the cause of the problem when an accident occurs, and prevent subsequent port incident handling and port operation and maintenance personnel to better set up emergency response plans .

Smart shipping, safe and green traffic

Ships are a prerequisite for port operation, and the increase in their "intelligence" will promote the qualitative change of port intelligence. Accurate positioning during the voyage, real-time tracking of the ferry's dynamics, close control of the ship's cargo information and ferry movement, through "overload prevention, remote control, information early warning, and data analysis", so that the ship has a smart digital brain.

Shipping route

Due to the large size of the container and the large number of goods, the safety of navigation is the focus. For the management and control of container ships in voyage, Hightopo also has a complete set of visualization solutions to help the green, low-carbon and safe transportation of cargo ships.

On the large visual screen, the position of the container ship can be monitored through the Global Positioning System (GPS) to grasp whether there is a potential accident risk on the route, etc. 5G technology provides a connection between the ship and the control center, while AI technology will assist the ship in setting up routes.

Container cargo hold

Hightopo has a domestically produced, self-developed core product HT for Web, which can realize data visualization requirements across platforms (desktop Mouse/mobile Touch/virtual reality VR). Click on the container to drill down to the container ship interface, and the visual 2D panel can view cargo hold parameters, such as cargo hold type, total storage volume, cargo hold area, cargo hold temperature, administrators, etc. The crew can control the overall situation through their mobile phones.

Through the identification of the container number, it can be connected to the traditional tally system, and then use the HT visualization platform to display the delivery situation of the goods, replacing the original manual tally process, and improving safety and tally efficiency.

Propeller status monitoring

The propeller is the main propulsion tool of modern ships. The propeller generally has 3 to 4 blades. The diameter is determined by the horsepower and draft of the ship. The lower end does not touch the bottom of the water, and the upper end does not exceed the full-load waterline. The speed of the propeller should not be too high, it is about 100 revolutions per minute for marine cargo ships. Panamax ships use high-power main engines, and the propeller excitation can easily cause problems such as stern vibration, structural damage, noise, and erosion. Use visualization to monitor data such as efficiency and working conditions to ensure the safe navigation of ships.

Shipping monitoring management visualization

Central control room

In the integrated display area of the central control room, you can view cabin monitoring, marine weather conditions, engine data monitoring, hull steering view, and coordinate positioning. The comprehensive display area collects information from various sources on the ship and on land and displays it on the display. The captain and chief engineer can check the operating status of the ship and make route plans to control the ship by viewing the information on the display.

Cabin monitoring

Relying on big data deep learning capabilities, image recognition tracking and processing technology, and Internet of Things interactive technology, through surveillance cameras, intelligent identification of illegal intruders, falling objects, etc. Connect temperature sensor data to avoid fire.

The video surveillance system and the various subsystems in the security system are seamlessly connected, and management and control are realized on a unified visualized management platform. Give port shipping more intelligent management, and effectively improve the efficiency of identifying safety incidents through active security. Let the manager control the situation in the shortest time and occupy the dominant position.

meteorological conditions

Analyze atmospheric pressure, temperature, dew point, wind direction, wind speed at all levels above the ocean based on data from ship weather stations, atmospheric pressure, temperature, humidity, wind direction, wind speed, sea visibility, sea surface weather conditions, sea surface evaporation, surface water temperature at sea level , Waves and other specific hydro-meteorological elements, etc., shall be managed scientifically, and protective measures shall be taken before the arrival of meteorological disasters.

engine

Container ships generally use high-power diesel engines, and the temperature of the diesel engine's water outlet is too high, which will increase the running resistance. Check the device data and adjust it at any time to reduce fuel waste. At the same time, the use of exhaust gas turbocharging and increasing the degree of supercharging, lightweight, high-speed, low fuel consumption, low noise and low pollution are important development directions for diesel engines.

Hull steering

In order to keep the ship on the planned route, it is necessary to correctly grasp the steering advance and the rudder angle used. For Panama ships, the steering is generally 0.5 nautical miles away from the turning point to start the rudder, observe the steering angle speedometer, and according to the steering angle speed, timely Return the rudder and reverse the rudder to set the course. Through the large visual screen of the bridge, the steering speed of the ship can be grasped at a glance. Combined with safety information such as waterway and hydrology, it is possible to avoid the container falling into the water when the ship enters the bubble and whirls when it is turning.

coordinate positioning

Accurate positioning according to the ship's automatic identification system, GPS and Beidou positioning device. With the emergence of ship positioning and navigation services, various ship GPS monitoring systems have gradually been developed and applied to the monitoring and management of waterway transportation.

GPRS is a general packet radio service (General Packet Radio service, GPRS). It uses GPS as a means of ship positioning and GPRS as a data transmission method. Through the information interaction between the shipboard terminal and the monitoring center, effective monitoring of remotely operated ships is realized. It will greatly improve the safety of ships operating on the water, reduce the occurrence of water traffic accidents, and protect the safety of people's lives and property.

Due to the "dual carbon" goal, the shipbuilding industry has promoted "intelligence", "visualization", "contactless" and "green". For example, the "CMA CGM Hefeng" has adopted a number of innovative designs, including the installation of selective catalytic reduction (SCR) denitrification devices and hybrid scrubber desulfurization devices. The ship meets the Tierll emission standards of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) ahead of time. It is the greenest and most environmentally friendly ship of the same type. It also meets the requirements of the third stage of the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) of the ship. It is cost-effective, large in load, and low in fuel consumption per tank. Features.

Technology empowers smart ports and smart shipping

In the future, more attention should be paid to the construction of smart, green and safe port and shipping, so that technology can empower the global logistics chain, supply chain, and industrial chain. Vigorously promote the application of key technologies such as 5G, Beidou shipping, big data, intelligent perception, Internet of Things, and visualization in port shipping equipment, and establish an integrated digital platform for port and shipping. At the same time, vigorously promote port carbon peaking and carbon neutrality, strengthen the planning and layout of new energy in the port industry, build a diversified energy application system, and vigorously promote liquefied natural gas (Liquefied Natural Gas, LNG) and other clean energy-powered ships and supporting energy supply equipment To promote the use of shore power.

With the upgrading of network capabilities from mobile internet to industrial IoT, the 4.5G LTE technology based on the 3GPP standard is gradually expanding into many industries. Realize smart gates, smart tally, full-scale smart railway loading and unloading, and smart yards, break through the key technologies of smart transformation of traditional container terminals, form a replicable smart port solution, complete the construction of smart dispatching systems, and realize port shipping in the world The real-time drive of dynamic data in the element scenario, port security situation awareness and full-cycle operation coverage, comprehensively improve the efficiency of port freight.

The construction of automated terminals not only achieves an increase in port container throughput, speeds up the operation rate and reliability of port cargo, and maximizes production capacity. It is also used in heavy industrial park scenarios with steel structures (such as steel plants, shipyards, and shipyards). The intelligent business management system of oil and gas parks, etc. and industrial wireless IoT applications provide application demonstration models, strengthen the "Industry 2025" capabilities in equipment intelligent modules, perception and computing, and improve the overall efficiency of society.

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