Inspection of the Propulsion System of the Barge SEACON,

Abstract

Results of an analysis of the powering losses in the propulsive system of the barge SEACON are reported together with the results of an inspection trip to examine the SEACON propulsive components while the barge was in drydock. Findings are that engine condition contributed to poor speed performance before engine replacement, and that the inherently low efficiency of the Voith-Schneider propulsors contribute significantly to the losses. A power budget is presented which identifies each loss component.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 18, 1979
Accession Number
ADA167401

Entities

People

  • Paul R. Van Mater Jr.

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Availability
  • Classification
  • Coefficients
  • Displacement
  • Drydocks
  • Efficiency
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Engines
  • Gears
  • Model Tests
  • Open Water
  • Propellers
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Reduction Gears
  • Security
  • Voith Schneider Propellers

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics.
  • Marine Hydrodynamics
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.