National Shipbuilding Research ProgramNSRP

March 9, 2017

Charleston, SC

Chair’s Report

NSRP All Panel Meeting

Mission Statement

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Reduce the cost associated with the installation and operation of electrical systems in ship construction, maintenance, and modernization

Facilitate communications among Navy programs, electrical system integrators, ship designers, shipbuilders and other NSRP panels

Current Focus Areas

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• Promote commonality of electrical processes, products, components, and methods across ship programs

• Evaluate & transition improved electrical system technologies, installation processes, and electrical system specifications.

• The panel’s mission is to identify and implement technologies and processes that improve: Total Ownership Cost Energy Efficiency Electrical System Performance Safety of Workforce and Ship’s Crew

2016 Summary• Panel Meetings

Spring – Joint Panel Meeting• Date: May 10-12, 2016• Location: Biloxi, MS• Focus: Shipboard Power Systems

Summer – Joint Panel Meeting with WD Panel• Date: August 24-25, 2016• Location: Green Bay, WI• Tour: Marinette Marine

Winter – Panel Meeting• Date: December 7-8, 2016• Location: Jacksonville, FL• Tour of BAE Systems• Focus: Future Shipboard Power System Technologies

and Bonding & Grounding Methods

• Technology Transition Activities ShipTech 2016 NSRP Day @ NAVSEA SNAME 2016

2017 Project Discussion 2017 Panel Project Solicitation

Topics to be briefed at ETP Summer Meeting

Annual Technology Investment Plan Workshop (ATIP)

Feb 7-8, 2017

ATI Headquarters – Summerville, SC

Draft completed

Final Revision to be approved at the June ECB Meeting

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Areas of Interest (Draft)Automation:• Welding and Allied Processes• Surface Preparation and Coatings• Electrical Installation• Inspection, Test and Evaluation• Outfitting - Piping, Machinery, Hull Structure• Material Handling• Rules Based Automation/Design/Panning/Manufacturing• Benchmark Industry Best Practices of Design for Robotics/Automation• Non-Intrusive Inspection Tools to Replace “Open and Inspect” • In-Process Feedback Tools for Production Processes• Improved In-Place/Real-Time Inspection• Embedded Sensors for Condition-Based Maintenance

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Areas of Interest (Draft)Risk Management: Research and Assess Power Tool Incident/Injury Root Cause and Design Near Miss Collection Systems: How to Efficiently Track and Identify

Systemic Issues Automation Effect on Safety, Reduction of Rework, and Personnel

Development

Workforce Development: Increase Bench Strength – More effectively build, control and measure our

pipeline Cyber Security – Research and understand training programs and

collaboration with the Government to innovate Information Loop – Increasing Knowledge Training, Transfer, and Retention

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Areas of Interest (Draft)Advanced Systems: Advanced Welding Technologies

Friction stir welding of steel High frequency resistance welding

Additive Manufacturing Tools and fixturing On-demand part manufacturing

Next Generation Shipboard Systems Technologies and processes that facilitate MVDC (Medium Voltage Direct Current)

implementation on future USN platforms Technologies and processes that improve power system performance during operation of future

weapons systems Energy storage technologies Power system monitoring and fault detection technologies Future shipboard networks and combat systems Power Plant installation

Advanced Materials Technologies Adaptation of Commercial Materials through Qualification (e.g. composites, additive

manufacturing, adhesives, metallic alloys)

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Areas of Interest (Draft)Materials & Design: Simplify Technical Data Packages to the Supply Chain First Time Quality and Accuracy Control Improve Supplier Compliance/Qualification Testing/Approvals/Hardware Weld Distortion and Shrinkage during the Design Phase Enhanced Design Tools and Processes for Drawing-less Construction Incorporation of Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality in the Design Investigate/Develop and Implement Cost Predictive Tools for Engineers and

Designers

Environmental: Minimizing Emissions and Industrial Waste New Technologies that address Environmental Control

(Approach/Method/Strategy)

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Areas of Interest (Draft)Data Management/Information Technologies: Identify Secure Cloud Technologies/Enable Secure Data Exchange between

Networks Develop Deployment Plans and Strategies to Incorporate Cloud Technologies into

Shipyard Infrastructure Develop Applications that Support:

Standards Based Data Exchange Processes that Reduce Cost for the Shipyard and Navy

Identify/Develop Technologies Relevant to Real Time Data Exchange Utilize Industry Best Practices/Methodologies/Technologies for Security/Cloud

Technologies/Data Management/Collaboration Comprehensive Information Gathering and Delivery System

Data Mining - Collecting and managing data, what is that foundational structure so shipyards can do a better job of getting and doing something with that data

Improving communication through relational data structures and cutting edge technologies

Other Areas of Interest: Commonality/Standardization (applicable to parts, equipment, systems, modules,

processes, interfaces)

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