Multi-Objective Optimization and Experimental Research of Ship Form Based on Improved Bare-Bones Multi-Objective Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm

Abstract

Ship form optimization poses a complex and high-dimensional engineering challenge. Therefore, when conducting multi-objective optimization research of ship forms, traditional intelligent optimization algorithms are prone to falling into local optima solution and difficult to converge. In order to effectively improve the diversity and convergence performance of the algorithm, this paper improves the bare-bones multi-objective particle swarm optimization (BBMOPSO) algorithm by dynamically adjusting the local and global search step sizes, and verifies the algorithm's reliability through standard function testing. Then, a multi-objective optimization design framework with high efficiency and high integration is constructed. Taking DTMB 5512 as the research case, Free Form Deformation (FFD) method is used for hull deformation, and the proposed algorithm is used for multi-objective optimization of resistance performance and motion response. Ship model tests were conducted on the DTMB 5512's original hull. And the numerical simulations were compared with the ship model tests. Finally, under the constructed multi-objective optimization design framework, satisfactory solutions were obtained through the improved algorithm, which confirms the effectiveness and practicality of the improved algorithm. The results show that the algorithm improved in this paper can provide some theoretical basis and technical support for green ship design and low-carbon shipping.