In SHIPLYS, these models for comparison will aim to minimise the LCC, environmental impact and risks, depending on the objective of each stakeholder. All this information will then be fed into the MCDA module, and the final results calculated. SHIPLYS will interpret the results and provide recommendations to the various stakeholders. This will be followed by integration and optimisation of the rapid virtual prototyping modules and SHIPLYS lifecycle tools (SHIPLYS LCT) and their adaption for the development of generic models.
The project includes the following nine work packages (WP). The work process is shown in Figure 2:
- WP1: Ethics requirements
- WP2: Stakeholder scenarios
- WP3: Specify requirements for integration of rapid virtual prototyping and lifecycle tools
- WP4: Data quality assessment and database development
- WP5: Develop models for LCCA, environmental assessment, risk assessment and multi-criteria decision making
- WP6: Implement rapid virtual design and production process prototyping generators
- WP7: Integration and optimisation of the rapid virtual prototyping modules and SHIPLYS lifecycle tools and their adaption for the development of generic models
- WP8: Test, demonstration, verification and development of good practice guidelines
- WP9: Dissemination, business plan and exploitation, and software training
An external industrial advisory group – the SHIPLYS Stakeholders Advisory Committee – comprises experts from major stakeholders who are interested in the objectives and results of the project. Their engagement will help SHIPLYS stay focused on the needs of the industrial community, learn first-hand from a wider set of expertise, and maximise the impact of SHIPLYS on its target market.
Progress so far
The project has made a good start and work continues apace. The ultimate outcome from the project will be the SHIPLYS LCT: a suite of tools providing lifecycle cost analysis, environmental assessment, risk assessment, and decision support functionalities.
SHIPLYS will demonstrate the capabilities of the SHIPLYS LCT using three representative scenarios, and share the resulting knowledge among all stakeholders.
For information on the SHIPLYS project, please email info@shiplys.com or visit www.shiplys.com.
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