Steller Systems’ groundbreaking hull optimisation solution merges Deep Learning Technology with naval architecture. HullTune® revolutionises ship design by finely adjusting hull shapes to meet specific operational and functional requirements, consequently reducing engine size, build costs, running expenses, and emissions.
This cutting-edge technology offers modules focusing on resistance, intact stability, damage stability, and seakeeping. The core module, HullTune® Resistance, utilises Deep Learning to craft optimal, low-drag hull forms, whilst maintaining payload volume, leading to significant reductions in resistance and operational costs. Recent tests showcased impressive resistance reductions, aligning with industry goals for net-zero shipping.
HullTune® modules extend to intact stability and damage stability, leveraging Deep Learning to maximise stability while minimising design complexity and build costs. For instance, HullTune® Damage Stability optimises bulkhead positions to enhance stability in case of damage, leading to significant savings in build and operational costs.
Moreover, HullTune® Seakeeping ensures optimal seakeeping performance while minimising resistance, addressing various performance areas and mitigating project risks.
Steller Systems’ HullTune® represents a transformative approach to ship design, driving the maritime industry towards sustainability and efficiency. Contact us to learn more.
Steller Systems is excited to announce that we will be exhibiting at the Navy Leaders Combined Naval Event 2024. The event, which incorporates conferences on Future Surface Fleet, Surface Fleet Technology, Submarine Technology and Underwater Defence & Security, takes place in Farnborough, UK from 21st to 23rd May 2024.
This year’s event is expected to attract more than 1,500 attendees from over 50 countries.
We look forward to welcoming our current and future customers and partners at stand B06.
Join us on a journey where innovation meets precision and let Steller Systems be your partner in the world of naval architecture and marine engineering.
At Steller Systems we take pride in being a leading independent consultancy practice, specialising in solving our clients’ naval architecture and marine engineering problems, delivering robust solutions across the surface ship, submarine, and uncrewed vehicle domains.
Steller Systems is not just a consultancy; it’s a commitment to excellence. Our small yet highly focused team is dedicated to achieving the best results for our customers. As a Corporate Partner of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA), we uphold and maintain the highest professional standards.
If you’re attending the Annual Maritime Engineering Conference of the Royal Corps of Naval Constructors (RCNC), which starts today in Bristol, then don’t miss Steller Systems’ presentation with BAE Systems at 1530.
Steller Systems’ Alastair Wallace and BAE Systems’ Nicola Paterson will be presenting their paper “Optimising the Future Fleet using Deep Learning Tools” which describes how high-speed computing combined with a subset of Artificial Intelligence called Deep Learning is taking ship design optimisation to new levels in terms of both speed and performance results.
BAE Systems is already harvesting the rewards of this new technology by being able to offer better performing and more affordable ships. A future frigate hull design has been optimised so significantly that the resistance has been reduced by 29% at cruise speed and 22% at top speed allowing smaller engines to be fitted whilst improving stability.
Last week Steller Systems conducted an internal Finite Element Analysis (FEA) training course, run by Steller Systems’ Lester Talbot and Richard Burrows.
Continuous Professional Development is an important principle in Steller Systems, but it also provides an opportunity to engage in some fun interaction between colleagues and a chance to bring staff from Steller Systems’ two offices together, taking advantage of our newly expanded office in Hamble.
The entire session was based on two different vessels which Steller Systems are currently working on, bringing context and real-time application to the tutorial. It also provided an opportunity for invaluable Learning from Experience.
Once the presentation was complete, the team were then assigned a modelling task to create an assembly and apply a specific load to analyse the deflection. This included some additional learning opportunities but primarily served to consolidate the day’s learning.
