Copper-Nickel Hull Sheathing Study
Abstract
Fuel consumption of ships is related to hull roughness. The increasing high cost of fuel is the driving force behind the efforts that are expended in looking for methods, which would reduce hull roughness and would maintain a smooth hull surface profile during the designed life of a ship. One such desirable method involves the use of copper-nickel This study examined a number of methodologies for applying Cu/Ni in sheet form. The welding of Cu/Ni clad steel was also evaluated in a shipyard environment. The cost differential between Cu/Ni sheathed and conventional painted hulls was determined for a large container ship. The economic analysis was based on 1980 cost figures and a specific application method of Cu/Ni hull sheathing. The results were 33.5% for the effective discounted cash rate of return and 4.2 years for the zero-interest breakeven point--against an initial incremental investment of $3.4 million using 46% tax rate.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 31, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA452291
Entities
People
- L. W. Sandor