Secondary Propulsion Thrusters (Navy)
Abstract
Test and qualify pump-jet propulsion technology for the first-time use as Secondary Propulsion Thrusters as a submarine Secondary Propulsion System (SPS). These pump-jet Secondary Propulsion Thrusters have the potential to improve ship control, operational performance and greatly reduce Total Ownership Cost. The new SPS will provide variable speed control and directional thrust to allow the ship’s driver to maneuver the submarine in waters where currents are very volatile and during mooring and underway evolutions. The primary outputs and efficiencies produced by this project are 1) improved control of the submarine; 2) an RDT&E cost avoidance of $532.000 million; and 3) an Operations and Support cost avoidance of $181.000 million. Following successful at-sea operational testing, the technology will be considered for insertion into the Virginia Class Block V baseline. The same pump jet technology will also be considered on the Ohio Replacement design.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2015
- Source ID
- 525f89fb6905e83cdb9f73319bc6a5d9