A Simulation Model to Determine the Capacity of a Y-Type Waterway Intersection for a Real Seaport

Abstract

Introduction:In this paper, Arena software has been used to simulate a complex system, which contains traffic rules, a tidal window, weather conditions and different fleet types.Methods:We have determined the capacity of a Y-type waterway intersection with a sailing speed of 10 knots for the Panjin seaport in China. Moreover, we chose a sailing speed of 11 knots, which gives a safe squat value at high tide level whose cumulative frequency for channel accessibility is larger than or equal to 80%.Results:The results show that the capacity of the waterway reduced with a sailing speed of 11 knots, because of waiting for a long time to meet a high tide level.

Traffic Simulation Modeling for Major Intersection

“…Different inputs included the tidal window, traffic rules, different feet types and weather conditions. Results indicated that the capacity of the waterway was improved by reducing the waiting time [15].…”