Discrete Event Simulations for Procurement Logistics in Offshore Wind Projects
摘要
The development of offshore wind projects presents significant logistical challenges, particularly due to the large size of turbine components and their foundations. This necessitates the optimization of transportation and storage strategies to ensure efficient construction. Addressing this challenge, the use of digital models and simulation of the logistic-productive processes in manufacturing plants can make a significant impact. This paper presents the logistics of a procurement plan for the construction of an offshore windfarm, modelled using discrete event simulation software. Taking into consideration space limitations, fleet and available resources, maritime routes, and weather conditions that affect transport and construction operations, these simulations enable the optimisation of construction and procurement strategies, leading to enhanced production efficiency, reduced port requirements, optimized resource utilization, and improved project scheduling.