Journal Article

Simulation-Driven Design Optimization of a Destroyer-Type Vessel via Multi-Fidelity Supervised Active Learning

Spinosa, Emanuele, Posa, Antonio, Broglia, Riccardo, Pellegrini, Riccardo, De Biase, Mario, Serani, Andrea

2023

Overview

The paper presents the use of a supervised active learning approach for the solution of a simulation-driven design optimization (SDDO) problem, pertaining to the resistance reduction of a destroyer-type vessel in calm water. The optimization is formulated as a single-objective, single-point problem with both geometrical and operational constraints. The latter also considers seakeeping performance at multiple conditions. A surrogate model is used, based on stochastic radial basis functions with lower confidence bounding, as a supervised active learning approach. Furthermore, a multi-fidelity formulation, leveraging on unsteady Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes equations and potential flow solvers, is used in order to reduce the computational cost of the SDDO procedure. Exploring a five-dimensional design space based on free-form deformation under limited computational resources, the optimal configuration achieves a resistance reduction of about 3% at the escape speed and about 6.4% on average over the operational speed range.

• Publisher: MDPI AG
• Subject: Accuracy / Active learning / Approximation / Computer applications / Computing costs / Deformation / Design / Design optimization / Emissions / Energy efficiency / Expected values / Free form / Greenhouse gases / Learning / multi-fidelity / Navier-Stokes equations / Potential flow / Radial basis function / Reynolds averaged Navier-Stokes method / Sea keeping / shape optimization / ship hydrodynamics / Ship motion / Simulation / simulation-driven design / supervised learning / surrogate modeling