Innovations – D-ICE Engineering

Area :

A.I, Hydrodynamics & Multibody Dynamics

Objective :

Next Generation Digital Twin

Description :

Improve Operational Windows Improve Physical Knowledge Automated Workflow Key feature for Autonomous Systems

Launching year :

2019

Area :

Sailing

Objective :

Revolution in Sailing

Description :

This project aims to provide new generation systems for better, smarter and safer navigation.

Launching year :

2018

Area :

Boating

Objective :

Digital Captain for Pleasure Crafts

Description :

Investigation of cost-effective solutions for the positioning and control of ships

Launching year :

2016

Area :

Offshore marine operations

Objective :

Optimization of Complex Offshore Marine Operations

Description :

Modelling and simulation of complex offshore operations in order to analyse and optimise the performance & use of the assets.

Launching year :

2017

Area :

Marine Operations

Objective :

[Projet Finished] Accurate and Robust Modelling & Simulation of Offshore Operations

Description :

Multibody modeling in hydrodynamic context. Flexible bodies (cables, anchors). Native integration of looped control systems including dynamic positioning systems

Launching year :

2017

Area :

Safety

Objective :

Safer Marine Embedded Systems

Description :

Modelling & Safety of Marine Embedded Systems. Automated FMEA / FHA / etc. Coupled analyzis. Optimization of System Architecture

Launching year :

2016

Area :

Renewable Marine Energies

Objective :

[Projet Finished] Improved Control Algorithms

Description :

Innovative control algorithm development for pitch / roll / stabilization stabilization of offshore offshore wind turbines.online floating offshore wind turbines.

Launching year :

2016

HYPER-TWIN

Physics Powered Digital Twin

Project Leaders : D-ICE
Project Partners : LHEEA
Funding : D-ICE, BPI France
This project aims to develop new generation of Digital Twins by the hybridation and coupling of advanced techniques.
Based on strong scientific teams, this project will allow to reinforce safety and security of marine operations while enlarging operational windows.
HYPER-TWIN is a key feature for the development of autonomous marine systems.

EVA2

Project Leaders : Kara Technology, D-ICE, ESAIP
Meet the future of sailing.
Kara Technology has designed the world first connected sailing vessel called EVA standing for Entité de Voyage Automatisé. This project is the next phase, aiming to add high-level of intelligence and autonomy.
For this innovation, Kara Technology has been awarded by multiple recognitions and prices. More info at this link (in French).

MySparrow

Virtual Captain for pleasure crafts

Project Leader : D-ICE
Funding : D-ICE
MySparrow is a virtual & digital captain offering disruptive functions such as

Virtual anchor, inspired from dynamic positioning system from offshore and marine industry
High Performances Autopilot with substantial optimization of power consumption
Park assist mode for easy maneuvering and berthing

MySparrow is a part of the OCEANiCS suite (Ocean Intelligent Control System).

O3

Optimization of Offshore Operations

Project Leader : D-ICE
Sponsors : Total, Naval Group
In this CITEPH project, new offshore operation concepts will be evaluated on the innovative softwares and algorithms developed by D-ICE Engineering. Next items are covered:

Optimization the efficiency of a vessel & reduction of operational costs
Optimization and evaluation of new operation designs
Evaluation the performances during the operations in real time

Base cases are given in consultation with the sponsors.

FRyDoM

Flexible and Rigid body Dynamic modelling for Marine operation

Project Leaders : LHEEA, D-ICE
Funding : WEAMEC, D-ICE
This project is a research project carried out jointly with the LHEAA, the hydrodynamics laboratory of the Ecole Centrale de Nantes and selected by WeAMEC, the West Atlantic Marine Energy Center which brings together the actions and academies of the Pays de La Loire for the development of Renewable Marine Energies.
This project lies in the development of an innovative open-source simulation framework for the simulation of complex dynamic systems involved in Marine Renewable Energy or Offshore Operations. Acknowledged for its technical and scientific excellence, this project including strong technological breakthroughs will allow D-ICE to position itself as a key player in the market.
The complete project description can be found here.
This project has been succesfully completed

MADNESS

Modelling, Analyzis & Description of Marine Embedded Systems

Project Leader : Ellidiss Technologies
Members : UBO Lab-STICC, D-ICE
This project aims to improve methods to qualify and assess Marine Embedded Systems. These innovative approaches will be essential to improve the safety of critical systems. Several high-level scientific contributions are expected.

OCTOPODES

Optimize energy production and increase operational weather windows of Marine Renewable Systems

Project Leader : D-ICE
Funding : D-ICE, BPI France
The goal of the OCTOPODES project is to develop new and innovative algorithms for the control of Marine renewables such as large offshore wind turbines or floating wind turbines. Several tools have been developped such as

FAST-FOOD
Capapy
Spicy

This project has been succesfully completed

Publications

Supported by the company, our engineers have a strong scientific activity such as participation in numerous conferences and the publication of technical articles. The publications selected below illustrate our recognized expertise.

2013
- Capability plots of Dynamic Positioning in Ice
  Kerkeni, S. et al, OMAE 2013 Conference, Nantes, June 09-14, 2013
- Dynamic Positioning in Ice – Comparison of control laws in Open Water and Ice
  Kerkeni, S. et al, OMAE 2013 Conference, Nantes, June 09-14, 2013
- Numerical Simulation of Dynamic Positioning in Ice
  Metrikin, I. et al, Marine Technology Society Journal, 47(2), 14-30., March 01, 2013
2014
- Improved Cost Efficiency of DP Operations by Enhanced Thrust Allocation Strategy
  Kerkeni S. et al, MTS DP Conference 2015, Houston, October 13-14, 2014
2015
- Standardization and the need of new tools for the DP industry
  Kerkeni S., Poirier M. & Rongere F., MTS Dynamic Positioning Conference 2015, October 15-16, 2015, Houston, TX, USA
- Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Dynamic Positioning in Level Ice
  Metrikin I., Kerkeni S. et al, The Journal of Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering, March 08, 2015
- Challenges of Ice Model Tests on Moored DP Assisted Structures
  Schroeder A. et al, Arctic Technology Conference 2015 (ATC), Copenhagen, March 23-25, 2015
2016
- Application of AADL for Marine Control Systems
  Batra, A., Kerkeni, S., et al, MTS Dynamic Positioning Conference 2016, October 11-12, 2016, Houston, Texas, USA
2017
- Challenging Shallow Water DP Jacking Operations – Design and Operational Feedback
  Kerkeni S. et al, MTS Dynamic Positioning Conference 2017, October 10-11, 2017, Houston, Texas, USA
- Proof of the equivalence of Tanizawa–Berkvens’ and Cointe–van Daalen’s formulations for the time derivative of the velocity potential for non-linear potential flow solvers
  Letournel, L. et al, Applied Ocean Research 63:184-19
2018
- Station-Keeping Trials In Ice: Dynamic Positioning In Ice – Results And Learnings
  Kerkeni, S. et al, Proceedings of the 37th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore & Arctic Engineering, OMAE 2018, Madrid, Spain
- A Novel & Innovative Open-Source Framework for the Design of Challenging DP Operations – Applications & Perspectives
  Kerkeni, S. et al, MTS DP Conference 2018, Houston, TX, USA
- Development of a methodology for collaborative control within a WEC array
  Meunier, P-E et al., International Marine Energy Journal 2018, Vol 1, No 1, August
- Station-Keeping Trials In Ice: Test Scenarios
  Liferov et al., Proceedings of the 37th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore & Arctic Engineering, OMAE 2018, Madrid, Spain
- Station-Keeping Trials In Ice: Numerical Modelling
  Serre, N. et al, Proceedings of the 37th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore & Arctic Engineering, OMAE 2018, Madrid, Spain
- Station-Keeping Trials In Ice: Data Acquisition, Post-Processing, Storage And Visualization
  Almkvist, E. et al., Proceedings of the 37th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore & Arctic Engineering, OMAE 2018, Madrid, Spain
- How R&D secures marine operations and answers market challenges
  Kerkeni, S. European Dynamic Positioning Conference 6 February 2018, London
2019
- Global performance assessment with both numerical and experimental tools
  Aubrun, S. et al, Floating Offshore Wind Turbines Conference, FOWT2019, Montpellier, France
- Global Strategy for FOWT Development in Panel “Accelerating the Cycle of Innovation”
  Castro-Casas, N., French American Innovation Days 2019, Boston, USA
- Numerical simulation of broken ice interaction with offshore structures: validation exercises
  Serré, S. et al., 25ᵗʰ International Conference on Port and Ocean Engineering under Arctic Conditions, POAC 2019
2020
- Increasing DP Performances Towards Safe Autonomous Operations
  Kerkeni, S. and Penin, B., MTS Dynamic Positioning 2020 Webinar
- Innovative solutions for design and operation of wind assisted vessels
  Dupuy, M. and Kerkeni, S., Maritime Transport Efficiency Conference 2020, Geneva, Switzerland
- Development of a diffraction-radiation code based on a linear discretization of the velocity potential. Comparison with the constant panels method.
  Wuillaume, P-Y et. al., 17ème Journées de l'Hydrodynamique, Cherbourg, France
2021
- Software in the Loop testing of FOWT: assessment of performance and elements of design regarding SOFTWIND experimental set-up
  Arnal, V. et al., Wind Energy Science Conference, 25 – 28 May 2021, Hannover, Germany