DNV, HD Hyundai Mipo and KSOE to test electric propulsion systems with digital twins

DNV has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with HD Hyundai Mipo (HMD) and HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) to develop standards for testing electric-powered vessels through the use of digital twin-based criteria and procedures.

This collaborative project aims to resolve issues related to the integration of highly complex vessel systems for electric propulsion. Using hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing via digital twins of the different systems enables integration tests to be performed earlier in the process and on a much broader and deeper level.

DNV, HMD and KSOE are working on the verification of the digital assets to ensure confidence in the accuracy of the tests. The partners will facilitate the integration process utilizing DNV-verified digital assets. Where systems from multiple suppliers are tested together, having the same requirements and HIL test procedures will ensure the reliability of the testing.

The project will also focus on maintaining the digital assets throughout a vessel’s lifecycle to maximize their value over the long-term. With verified assets, component models could also be used in a plug-and-play manner as different systems are introduced into the simulation space or updated over time.

This initiative sets out to build a foundation for leveraging class-verified digital assets to support more comprehensive and earlier HIL testing. It aligns with DNV’s data-driven verification (DDV) notation, which has been developed to ensure reliable performance of complex systems.