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Hydrodynamic Shape Optimization of a Naval Destroyer by Machine Learning Methods.

Authors :
Serani, Andrea
Diez, Matteo
Source :
Journal of Marine Science & Engineering; Nov2024, Vol. 12 Issue 11, p1979, 18p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

This paper explores the integration of advanced machine learning (ML) techniques within simulation-based design optimization (SBDO) processes for naval applications, focusing on the hydrodynamic shape optimization of the DTMB 5415 destroyer model. The use of unsupervised learning for design-space dimensionality reduction, combined with supervised learning through active learning-based multi-fidelity surrogate modeling, allows for significant improvements in computational efficiency while addressing complex, high-dimensional design spaces. By applying these ML techniques to both single- and multi-objective optimizations, aimed at minimizing resistance and enhancing seakeeping performance, the proposed framework demonstrates its practical value in hydrodynamic design. This approach provides a scalable and efficient solution, reducing the reliance on high-fidelity simulations while accelerating the optimization process, without substantial modifications to existing toolchains. A design-space dimensionality reduction of approximately 70% is achieved, reducing the design variables from 22 to 7 while retaining 95% of the original geometric variance. Additionally, computational cost reductions of 65% to 98% are observed, compared to using the full design space and high-fidelity simulations only. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20771312
Volume :
12
Issue :
11
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Marine Science & Engineering
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
181166241
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12111979