The Prime Mover”
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RESTRICTED JME “The Prime Mover” UNIT CITATION THE PROFESSIONAL JOURNAL OF 2017-18 MARINE ENGINEERING Volume 75 Jan 18 ‘INDIGENOUS CAPABILITIES OF MAIN PROPULSION SYSTEM ONBOARD SHIPS’ Ser Contents Page 1. Indig enous Marine Gas Turbine Engine 12 Development Capt Azmathulla Khan 2. Models for Achieving Self Reliance in Main 21 Propulsion Plants Capt Vinay G Ankalgi, Cdr Manish Singh 3. An Aspiring Blue Water Navy Must Not Struggle 39 with Centrifugal Pumps – A Suggested Way Ahead from the Ground Zero to Harness Indigenous Technology on Indian Naval Ships Capt Mohit Goel 4. Development of Indigenous Propulsion System 52 Integration (PSI) Capability Cdr Vikas Sood, Cdr Bala Senthil D 5. Electric Propulsion and Indian Navy – A 61 Perspective Cdr Subrat Panda and Lt Cdr Karanjit Singh 6. Propulsion System Integration - A Critical Gap 73 in Indigenous Warship Building Capability Cdr Kumaran JME Vol. 75 Page 1 RESTRICTED 7. Marine Electric Propulsion – An Engineer 86 Perception Lt Cdr VP Tolambia 8. Integrated Electrical Propulsion System 107 Challenges and Way Ahead Lt Cdr Anuj K Singh 9. Maintenance and Management of Gas Turbine 121 Control System Cdr AP Singh, Lt Cdr D Ameer Basha GENERAL MARINE ENGINEERING / NOTES FROM SEA 10. E mission Norms, Alternate Fuels and IN 135 Roadmap Cdr A Ramesh, Lt Cdr Deepak Kashyap and Lt Cdr Ashish Bisht 11. Harnessing Indigenous Manufacturing 163 Capabilities Cdr A Senthil Kumar 12. Vision of Implementing Intelligent Condition 179 Based Monitoring System on Naval Platforms Cdr A Shrutikar Staff Student Projects 188 Kaleidoscope of Development & Training Activities 199 Undertaken at Shivaji On the Horizon 212 Awards 229 JME Vol. 75 Page 2 RESTRICTED LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 1. Thank you for forwarding me the 74th edition of the Journal of Marine Engineering ‘The prime mover’ vide your DO letter 242/KPA dated 14 Aug 17 2. This edition is indeed interesting and informative. I am sanguine that the theme of this issue ‘Onboard Energy Management and Environment Protection’ will surely help enhance awareness on the best practices for energy management and contribute towards conservation of our environment. 3. I take this opportunity to congratulate the editorial team and you for bringing out a highly informative edition Admiral Sunil Lanba, PVSM, AVSM, ADC Chief of the Naval Staff Integrated Headquarters Ministry of Defence (Navy) New Delhi 110011 **** 1. Refer to your letter DO – 242/KPA dated 14 Aug 17 forwarding me a copy of the 74th edition of “The Prime Mover. 2. The theme “Onboard Energy Management and Environment Protection” is indeed in keeping with the times and the various issues discussed under this theme merit further progression towards discharge of the ‘Green’ responsibility of the Indian Navy. The articles on defect rectification and those by practicing engineers at sea were also very informative. 3. Please convey my appreciation to the editorial team for their efforts in compiling an eminently readable Journal. I also take this opportunity to wish you and all personnel at INS Shivaji the very best for the times ahead. Vice Admiral HCS Bisht, PVSM, AVSM, ADC Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Headquarters Eastern Naval Command Visakhapatnam 530014 JME Vol. 75 Page 3 RESTRICTED 1. Please refer to your letter DO:242/KPA dated 14 Aug 17. 2. At the outset, let me thank you for forwarding a very interesting and informative copy of the 74th edition of the Journal of Marine Engineering “The Prime Mover”. The Journal and its articles are of relevance to the Navy and make an excellent read. 3. The article on “Energy Saving through Optimizing Machinery Load and Exploitation” provide useful insight for undertaking major studies towards energy conservation. The coverage of “Knowledge Enabler Bay at GTTT (Mbi)” is highly commendable, as the facility would entail reduction in downtime for defect rectification, to ensure optimal availability of Fleet ships at sea. 4. I would like to congratulate the Editorial Team for preparing a well written Journal and take this opportunity to wish Team Shivaji all the success in future endeavours. Vice Admiral AK Saxena, AVSM, VSM Director General Naval Projects (Mumbai) Office of the DGNP (MBI) Naval Dockyard Mumbai – 400023 **** 1. Thank you very much for forwarding the 74th Edition of the Journal of Marine Engineering “The Prime Mover". 2. I appreciate the efforts put in by the editorial team for preparation of such a wonderful and informative compilation. The articles on “Green Fuel” and “Energy Savings through Optimizing Machinery Load and Exploitation” were an interesting read and were apt to the theme of the Journal, “Onboard Energy Management and Environment Protection”. 3. I wish you and Team Shivaji all success in future endeavors. Vice Admiral DM Deshpande AVSM. VSM Controller of Warship Production & Acquisition 126 C- Wing Sena Bhawan IHQ MOD (Navy), New Delhi- 110011 JME Vol. 75 Page 4 RESTRICTED 1. Please refer to your DO letter 242/KPA dated 14 Aug 17. 2. At the outset I would like to thank you for forwarding a very interesting, informative and enriching journal. The theme of the present edition “Onboard Energy Management and Environment Protection” is indeed a worthy topic in the present day scenario. 3. Congratulations to you and your team on this commendable work. Wishing you success in all future endeavours. Vice Admiral Atul Kumar Jain, AVSM, VSM Chief of Staff Headquarters Eastern Naval Command Visakhapatnam – 530014 **** 1. Accept my sincere thanks for the copy of 74th edition of the Journal of Marine Engineering “The Prime Mover”. 2. The theme of the present edition based on ‘Onboard Energy Management and Environment Protection’ is indeed very informative, focusing on enhancement of technical efficiency. The publication will certainly find a place in the reference material held in my office. Vice Admiral G Ashok Kumar, AVSM VSM Deputy Chief of Naval Staff 187, South Block IHQ of MoD (Navy) New Delhi 110011 **** JME Vol. 75 Page 5 RESTRICTED 1. Refer to your DO Letter DO: 242/KPA dated 14 Aug 17. 2. At the outset, let me thank you for sending the College copy of the 74th edition of the Journal of Marine Engineering “The Prime Mover”. 3. I extend my sincere compliments to the entire Editorial Team for compiling a high quality and informative journal. The theme topic “Onboard Energy Management and Environment Protection” is very contemporary and relevant in the field of Marine Engineering and would play a significant role in selection, operation and maintenance of future generation systems. The sections on MESC Projects and Training Activities continue to endorse that Shivaji is one of the premier training establishments of the Indian Navy. 4. We would place the Journal in CDM Library to ensure greater circulation amongst the HDMC/ other course participants. Rear Admiral Dushyant Singh Chouhan, NM Commandant College of Defence Management Sainikpuri Post Secunderabad – 500094 **** 1. Please accept my sincere thanks for the 74th edition of the journal of Marine Engineering “The Prime Mover”. 2. The contents of the Journal, based on the theme “Onboard Energy Management and Environment Protection” makes an interesting read. It was exciting to learn about substantial reduction in green house gases observed during the trials of Bio-Diesel on a Marine Diesel Engine. The innovative repair of SMC CAC at sea onboard INS Tir is a fine example of both professional competence and devotion to duty. The note on the effect of diesel transients on onboard power supply system explains the concept aptly and is a must read for any young operator and maintainer. JME Vol. 75 Page 6 RESTRICTED 3. The efforts of editorial team of the JME for regularly publishing such insightful journals are highly commendable and it also reflects the high ethos and dynamism of the institution itself. I wish INS Shivaji greater success in the years ahead. Rear Admiral Chandra Shekhar Rao, NM Director General Naval Design(SDG) West Block-5 RK Puram New Delhi-110066 **** 1. It’s been an immense pleasure to glance through the covetous ‘The Prime Mover’ 74th edition of the Journal of Marine Engineering. The articles covered in the book are very informative and well presented which are worth reading. 2. It is indeed a matter of great honour, pride and privilege for me to extend warm wished and congrats to you and your team for such wonderful edition and wish many laurels in the future. Rear Admiral Narayan Prasad, NM Admiral Superintendent Naval Dockyard Visakhapatnam-530014 **** 1. Thanks for a copy of the 74th edition of the Journal of Marine Engineering ‘The Prime Mover’. 2. I have perused the journal and was highly impressed with the content and presentation. Both of which are very high quality. JME Vol. 75 Page 7 RESTRICTED 3. I would like to congratulate you and your editorial team for the excellent work. Rear Admiral SN Alamanda, VSM Admiral Superintendent Naval Ship Repair Yard Naval Base Kochi-682004 **** 1. Refer to your DO: 242/KPA dated 14 Aug 17. 2. It is a delight to receive the 74th edition of the Journal of Marine Engineering ‘The Prime Mover’. The contents of the journal, based on the theme “Onboard Energy Management and Environment Protection” are very informative. I am very pleased and grateful for inclusion of the articles “CFD analysis of plane and Circular Couette Flow” and “Experimental Investigation and Analysis of Friction Stir Welding” written by INA cadets under supervision of officers from ME Faculty. This should provide necessary impetus to cadets to showcase their ideas by undertaking technical Term paper study, Minor Project and Major Project relevant to Marine Engineering and motivate the young Mechanical Engineering cadets. 3. My appreciation and congratulations to the editorial team for a well written Journal.