Research on Simulation Optimization of Container Terminal’s Machinery Configuration

Authors

Zhaohui Duan, 1. School of Economics and Management, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai 201306, China;;2. Shanghai International Port (Group) Co. , Ltd. , Shanghai 200080, China;
Bingliang Song, 1. School of Economics and Management, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai 201306, China;;

Abstract

Abstract: The optimization of the machinery allocation under the double constraints of maximized efficiency for loading and unloading processes and optimal machinery usage, and the optimal configuration of bridge cranes under discrete operation modes for a single ship were instigated through modeling with the simulation software Extendsim. It was found that the real-time recording method is a more straightforward and convenient way to investigate the optimal mechanical configuration and double constraints lead to different but more reasonable results than that was obtained under the single constraint on the best mechanical configuration. Due to the discrete characteristics of the bridge crane operation, the averaging treatment has an important influence on the efficiency and such impact becomes stronger with higher discreteness. This simulation work offers valuable references for machinery configuration of container terminals.

Recommended Citation

Duan, Zhaohui and Song, Bingliang (2020) "Research on Simulation Optimization of Container Terminal’s Machinery Configuration," Journal of System Simulation: Vol. 28: Iss. 6, Article 30.
Available at: https://dc-china-simulation.researchcommons.org/journal/vol28/iss6/30

First Page

1461

Revised Date

2016-01-07

DOI Link

https://doi.org/

Last Page

1468

CLC

U691+.5

Recommended Citation

Duan Zhaohui, Song Bingliang. Research on Simulation Optimization of Container Terminal’s Machinery Configuration[J]. Journal of System Simulation, 2016, 28(6): 1461-1468.