DOCSLIB.ORG

High-Tech Electric Propulsion

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
High-Tech Electric Propulsion TORQEEDO TORQEEDO High-tech electric propulsion A rigorous focus on cutting-edge technology, R&D and new production processes, as well as optimizing performance, comfort, safety and economic features, has made one German supplier a key player in electric and hybrid marine technology WORDS: DR CHRISTOPH BALLIN hen Torqeedo’s founders, Dr Christoph Ballin and Dr Friedrich WBoebel, looked at solutions for electric propulsion systems for boats in 2004, they noted that existing products did not reflect the then state of technology, with the solutions coming from low-volume, high- price manufacturing starting points. This gap in the market prompted the creation of Torqeedo, a new player in the marine industry, focusing only on high-tech propulsion, combined with industrial R&D and manufacturing, to realize competitive price points while also providing revolutionary benefits. Despite being founded less than a decade ago, Torqeedo has already gathered critical global acclaim by being first to market with key innovations. For example, the company was the first to introduce brushless motors into marine propulsion. It was also the first to introduce lithium batteries to the marine industry on a broad scale and the first to integrate them into electric outboard designs. These critical breakthroughs, and many other high-tech innovations, have made Torqeedo one of the best-known brands in the field of marine electric propulsion. Located in Starnberg, near Munich, with sales offices in the USA, the UK, France and Spain, Torqeedo offers propulsion systems from 0.5kW through to 110kW, all developed according to the same ethos – superior technology with revolutionary benefits. 68 // October 2013 // Electric & Hybrid Marine Technology International TORQEEDO TORQEEDO battery chemistries vary in the way that they waterproofing, with all of the company’s propulsion system that defines state-of-the-art can react. In the early years of lithium batteries being fully waterproof according to technology, convenience and safety, along batteries, highly reactive materials like IP67, to prevent short circuits, and corrosion with competitive industrial price points. lithium-cobalt were offered on the market. of plugs or safety relevant electronics. Nowadays, safer battery chemistries like The Zodiac Milpro SRMN 600 rigid inflatable boat can be fitted with the Deep Blue propulsion system. LiFePo or LiNMC are commonplace. As such, Torqeedo lithium battery with safety cells, BMS, data 6 4 ports, water sensor, breathing valve and terminals These boats were originally built for military use so their it’s important to choose appropriate battery hulls are reinforced to take the maximum G forces that are chemistry in order to ensure maximum Systems engineering applied when fully laden and powered at maximum speed lithium battery safety. As a company, Torqeedo believes that The second focus to Torqeedo’s five-step performance is best enjoyed when it’s process centers upon the safe packaging of combined with convenience. As such, individual cells. As a company, Torqeedo uses Torqeedo’s systems allow for motors and 6 only so-called safety cells, which are welded batteries to be switched on and off, simply at steel cylinders equipped with multiple the push of a button. Products and hardware safety mechanisms. Alternative components can be designed to connect via packaging, such as foil-welded cells, offer a an electronic button, enhancing user reduced safety standard because they don’t friendliness. Motor information can be provide effective protection against internal married with battery data and GPS receiver 1 short circuits of the cells (exceptions are information to provide the user with foil-welded cells with ceramic separators, meaningful range forecasts. What’s more, which provide safe packaging but are waypoints can be integrated into the extremely rare on the market). onboard-computer and audible alarms warn Torqeedo’s headquarters is located [watts] via current x voltage; shaft power engineers using the very latest technologies The third focus area for Torqeedo is precise the driver when the battery gets low. These 1 in the Starnberg District, near Munich [watts] via torque x angular velocity; and for every component. This includes the latest and clean production processes at cell examples are just some of the noteworthy propulsive power [watts] via speed x thrust brushless motor designs with state-of-the-art manufacturer level. Cells with proper battery convenience system features embedded into Focus on propulsive power exerted onto the boat. electronic commutation; propeller calculation chemistry that are packed into the battery Torqeedo’s propulsion systems. When discussing the power rating of a boat Besides propulsive power, overall efficiency based on the highest standards, which are system correctly will ultimately not be safe if drive, kilowatt and horsepower outputs are is a key performance indicator for an electric mostly used in commercial shipping; and the production processes of the cell GPS-based range calculation, also for electric outboards 5 in the low power classes, features waterproof connectors critical aspects that need to be taken into propulsion system, mainly due to the fact that careful design matching of the motor, manufacturer are not extremely clean and and electronic communication between components consideration. Yet from Torqeedo’s electric propulsion systems often operate with electronics, gear and propeller in an effort to precise. As a result, Torqeedo recognizes this perspective, providing horsepower or kilowatt a limited power supply. Consequently, getting realize superior performance. critical fact and only uses cells produced by As mentioned earlier, Torqeedo’s products ratings is only one way to describe, analyze the most propulsive power (speed and range) renowned Japanese, Korean or USA range from 0.5kW to 55kW, and the latest and optimize boat drives. First and foremost out of a limited energy supply is paramount, Torqueedo powertrain components feature the very manufacturers. addition to the company’s product line is the latest technologies, carefully matached to one another for any power discussion, one needs to know and overall efficiency data provides exactly 3 The next focus area with regards to battery 55kW Deep Blue propulsion system. This where the power is being measured. For this performance criterion. This data is With tens of thousands of lithium batteries safety is incorporating an advanced battery technology is the world’s first production example, gasoline and diesel propulsion defined as propulsive power divided by input in the field since 2006, Torqeedo has become management system (BMS) with additional electric outboard product for the high power systems typically provide power ratings power and expressed in percent. a pioneer in developing lithium battery safety features. Unlike lead-based batteries, classes and since its introduction, it has measured at the propeller shaft – called shaft technology for electric propulsion. Improving lithium batteries generally need a BMS to received prestigious innovation awards from power. Providers of electric propulsion systems sometimes provide shaft power as a power rating, but sometimes input power is 2 3 also referred to within the industry, with the power being consumed by the electric motor. It is clear that shaft power says more about a propulsion system than input power. However, shaft power ratings do not express propeller losses. As propeller losses vary from 30% to 80% (depending on specific applications), the shaft power rating of a propulsion system is only a very rough indicator of the overall performance of a boat 4 5 drive – and it is vitally important that this fact is not overlooked. With this in mind, Torqeedo focuses on The overall efficiency of Torqueedo’s electric propulsion marine lithium batteries year after year since perform balancing and safety functions. If the global boating industry. 2 system is determined by dividing propulsive power by optimizing the propulsive power of a boat input power (left) and is expressed as a percentage (right) 2006, Torqeedo has created a very electronic components in the BMS fail, then Deep Blue is a fully integrated, high-power drive, such as the kinetic power exerted comprehensive protection and safety process the BMS can become problematic in terms of propulsion system that can be implemented from the boat drive onto the boat after all Unique powertrain and battery for marine lithium batteries on the market general safety. It is for this reason that into various boats with minimum design-in losses, with propeller losses also being taken engineering – bringing together performance, safety and Torqeedo insists that all safety-relevant effort, with its propulsive power being into account. For Torqeedo, superior propulsive power and comfort – three fundamental R&D aspects. components are duplicated within the system, equivalent to an 80hp gasoline outboard. Input power, shaft power and propulsive overall efficiency comes from extensive With regard to safety, Torqeedo follows an failsafe measures that are already standard in Deep Blue has undergone extensive power are all measured differently, however, in-house development that works extensive process that has five significant the automotive industry, air transport and development and considerable investment each can all be expressed in kilowatts or uncompromisingly toward optimizing focus areas, with the first being on safe medical battery technology.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • MARINE ENGINES Power &Propulsion Solutions Index
    MARINE ENGINES Power & propulsion solutions Ed. 2018/05 Ed. Index Power range ............................................ 3 Engine range ........................................... 5 Power generation ................................... 8 Marine solutions ..................................... 9 Hybrid systems ..................................... 11 References ............................................ 15 Overall data....... .................................... 18 Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC) is one of Europe’s leading medium speed engine manufacturers. The company offers more than a century of expertise in ship propulsion. ABC was originally established in 1912 by a group of industri- alists, with participation of the inventor of the diesel engine, Rudolf Diesel himself. An important step in ABC’s history was the acquisition by OGEPAR (1985), a strong fi nancial holding with a large base in metal industry and engineering. Today, ABC has risen far above the standard of engine manufacturer. The company is constantly evolving, developing new solutions in the fi eld of marine propulsion, power generation and locomotive traction. Through innovative thinking, ABC aims to increase sustainability and supply reliable and effi cient products within a framework of ecological development. All engines are designed for heavy duty and continuous operation, straightforward applications and easy maintenance. ABC headquarters and production facility in Ghent, Belgium ABC engines, your * Polar cruise vessel equipped with: 2 x 12DZC @ 750 rpm partner at sea 2 x 6DZC @ 750 rpm For more than 100 years ABC has been supplying power The best quality indicators of our work and engines are solutions to all those who know that the engine is the heart those clients who have trusted us, since 4 generations, of their vessels. ABC engines stand for reliability and good with the installation of our engines in their ships, performance under the hardest and most demanding condi- showing this trust from father to son.
    [Show full text]
  • The ABB ETB (Electric Towboat) the US Inland River Market Is Ready For
    — WHITEPAPER The ABB ETB (Electric Towboat) The U.S. inland river market is ready for electric propulsion — The ABB ETB The U.S. inland river market 2 ABB ETB THE U.S. INLAND RIVER MARKET IS READY FOR ELECTRIC PROPULSION — Abstract ABB’s electric propulsion systems are available to help long- established towboat owners in the U.S. inland waterway market to solve some very modern challenges. Electric propulsion has proven itself among own- Authors: Edward Schwarz, Vice President, Sales, ers of many different vessel types. Now ABB’s New Build Sales; Richard Rozok, Technical Man- electric propulsion systems are available to help ager, Sales, New Build Sales. long-established towboat owners in the U.S. in- land waterway market to solve some very modern Edward Schwarz is responsible for business de- challenges. With regulators re-stricting emissions velopment and the development of new sales pro- from ships to EPA Tier 4 standards, diesel electric grams for ABB’s marine and ports business unit in propulsion offers owners a way to build compli- North America. With his long experience in the ant vessels operating on easier to meet Tier 3 marine propulsion market, Ed brings new con- main engines. cepts to unique vessel applications. ABB has taken the time to understand the de- Richard Rozok is responsible for developing new mands of this unique sector, creating solutions technical solutions for the North American new whose flexibility addresses new regulations, in- sales program. He brings proven technical exper- creasing CAPEX costs for new builds, the impera- tise and the ability to find practical and creative tive for lower OPEX costs and demand for greater solutions to solve vessel owner’s problems.
    [Show full text]
  • The Future in Warship Propulsion
    ELECTRICAL PROPULSION: THE FUTURE IN WARSHIP PROPULSION LCdr R.R.A. Sauvé JCSP 42 PCEMI 42 Service Paper Étude militaire Disclaimer Avertissement Opinions expressed remain those of the author and Les opinons exprimées n’engagent que leurs auteurs do not represent Department of National Defence or et ne reflètent aucunement des politiques du Canadian Forces policy. This paper may not be used Ministère de la Défense nationale ou des Forces without written permission. canadiennes. Ce papier ne peut être reproduit sans autorisation écrite. © Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as © Sa Majesté la Reine du Chef du Canada, représentée par represented by the Minister of National Defence, 2016. le ministre de la Défense nationale, 2016. CANADIAN FORCES COLLEGE – COLLÈGE DES FORCES CANADIENNES JCSP 42 – PCEMI 42 2015 – 2016 JCSP SERVICE PAPER – PCEMI ÉTUDE MILITAIRE ELECTRICAL PROPULSION: THE FUTURE IN WARSHIP PROPULSION LCdr R.R.A. Sauvé “This paper was written by a student “La présente étude a été rédigée par un attending the Canadian Forces College stagiaire du Collège des Forces in fulfilment of one of the requirements canadiennes pour satisfaire à l'une des of the Course of Studies. The paper is a exigences du cours. L'étude est un scholastic document, and thus contains document qui se rapporte au cours et facts and opinions, which the author contient donc des faits et des opinions alone considered appropriate and que seul l'auteur considère appropriés et correct for the subject. It does not convenables au sujet. Elle ne reflète pas necessarily reflect the policy or the nécessairement la politique ou l'opinion opinion of any agency, including the d'un organisme quelconque, y compris le Government of Canada and the gouvernement du Canada et le ministère Canadian Department of National de la Défense nationale du Canada.
    [Show full text]
  • A Survey of Conventional and Unconventional Sub Marine Propulsion Systems
    UNCLASSIFIED AD NUMBER AD342338 CLASSIFICATION CHANGES TO: unclassified FROM: confidential LIMITATION CHANGES TO: Approved for public release, distribution unlimited FROM: Distribution: Further dissemination only as directed by Office of Naval Research, Attn: Code 429, Arlington, VA, 30 APR 1963, or higher DoD authority. AUTHORITY 31 Dec 1972 per document marking; ONR itr, 4 may 1977 THIS PAGE IS UNCLASSIFIED GENER AL DECL SCHEDULEASSIFICAT]ri INACCORDANCE WITH 0D0 5200.1-R & EXECUTIVE ORDER 11652 THI S DOC UMENT 1 ,toultjec" to Generni Declassification Schedule of xu.cutive C-der 11652-Automatically Downgraded att intervals-SYeats 9ECLASSIFIEO ON DECEMBER 31,_7Ii• BY uttanst Documentation Center Weie,.-e Supply Agency r :ieron Station V',gi i 22314 ADL DEFENSE DOUiMENIAION CENTER SCIENTIFIC AND fECHNICA I ii'*O9MATION CAMERON SIAPbDN, Al XANDP1;A. ViRGlN IA MWI NOTICE: When &g,-zrwwv or other &~~speoi- fica~tions or othcr Utita are used fo i jutrpose other than in compc-tion vith a. dY4M'*tcly related. gosvernmemt prood-e3ment operatiar, the U. S. Government thereby incuxs no re~ap. -ibility, nor any obligeaion vhatsoever3- and the ':eq,-ttthe Govern- ment may have :Vormujlated, fudýeý or L,,a -- y vay supplied the said dmvidngs, spec ftcekons,, or other dUta is not to 'be regarded by tpi-tit~1ion )r other- vise as in Pny m~anner lictensixng ~b~hh~'or any other person nor c~orporwtion, ovr corvey-',Pg any rights or perzission to mainufeactula, u,ý- oý Oe4 &a-y pa~tented. inrvziation that may tr aw &,y be xvelated thereto. Kil-30T-11G Va,, MATONMJ DEF'SITB OF 'CID" U3M9TEDf SUM~tE W1Tý 1VT'"TMEAIN- ING OF Tffl3 ESPIONAGE ,At~l "TJ"Ml8 U.
    [Show full text]
  • GE Marine Gas Turbine Propulsion for Frigates
    GE Marine Gas Turbines for Frigates March 2018 GE’s Marine Solutions One Neumann Way MD S156 Cincinnati, Ohio USA 45215 www.ge.com/marine GE Marine Gas Turbines for Frigates Introduction The important role of a frigate is to escort and protect other high value fleet and merchant ships the world over. Frigates operate independently and possess sufficient capabilities (i.e. anti-submarine, anti-ship and anti-air) to provide missions in maritime and wartime environments. With GE being the market leader in the supply of marine propulsion gas turbines and seeing the proliferation in the demand for frigates, we wanted to know how our gas turbines and product roadmap compared to the needs of frigates. Before we could answer that question, we needed to answer the following two questions: 1. What are propulsion trends for frigates? 2. What are key attributes or requirements, and how do they translate to gas turbine propulsion characteristics? The key attributes of a frigate were taken from the July 2017 United States Navy Future Guided Missile Frigate (FFG(X)) Request for Information (RFI). It is anticipated the attributes would be common to many of the world’s frigates. Frigate Propulsion Trends and GE LM2500 Family Gas Turbine Suitability GE performed an analysis of all the frigates built since 1960 excluding certain countries such as Russia and China. Classification of a ship as a frigate is a gray area as there is blending of smaller corvettes and larger destroyers. For this analysis, we used the Wikipedia listing of frigates. All of the following ship data was obtained from public information such as Wikipedia and IHS Jane’s Fighting Ships.
    [Show full text]
  • Marine Propulsion
    MARINE PROPULSION Marine propulsion ......................................................................................................................................... 1 Propulsion systems .................................................................................................................................... 2 Types of energy source ......................................................................................................................... 2 Types of engines ................................................................................................................................... 3 Types of thrusters .................................................................................................................................. 6 Environmental effects ............................................................................................................................... 8 Matching engines and watercrafts. Ship resistance .................................................................................. 8 Skin resistance....................................................................................................................................... 9 Wave resistance ................................................................................................................................... 10 Underwater propulsion ............................................................................................................................ 11 Submarines .........................................................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Review of All-Electric and Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Technology for Small Vessels
    Review of All-Electric and Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Technology for Small Vessels Nova Scotia Boatbuilders Association 57 Crane Lake Dr., Suite 1 Halifax, Nova Scotia B3S 1B5 Phone: (902) 423-2378 Fax: (902) 423-2379 [email protected] 27th March, 2015 Nova Scotia Boatbuilders Association Review of All-Electric and Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Technology for Small Vessels March 2015 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Electric boats in one form or another have been around for over 100 years. The advantages of all-electric or partial-electric boats are the reductions in pollution, noise, vibration, and potentially, cost. The Nova Scotia marine community has a growing interest in the business opportunities offered by all-electric and hybrid-electric propulsion systems. The Nova Scotia Boatbuilders Association has therefore undertaken this review, which provides a snapshot of the current state of all-electric and hybrid-electric propulsion technology for small vessels – and takes a look at what developments we can expect in the near future. All-electric systems are comprised of an electric motor driven by a battery pack. Hybrid-electric systems include an internal combustion engine, generator, battery, and electric motor, typically allowing the diesel or gasoline engine to do the heavy work when needed, and charge the electric system and allow it to respond to lighter loads such as low-speed cruising or providing power for lights and electronics, and other “hotel” loads. There are many technical challenges associated with the proper design and engineering of all- electric and hybrid-electric propulsion systems, both in terms of current technical limitations such as battery life, charge rate, size, and weight and the larger issue of integrating and controlling the added complexity of hybrid systems and obtaining components that are properly designed and certified for use in a marine environment.
    [Show full text]
  • Multi-Criteria Decision-Making for Marine Propulsion: Hybrid, Diesel Electric and Diesel Mechanical Systems from Cost
    *RevisedView metadata, Manuscript citation and with similar No papers Changes at core.ac.uk Marked brought to you by CORE provided by University of Strathclyde Institutional Repository Multi-Criteria Decision-Making for Marine Propulsion: Hybrid, 1 2 3 4 Diesel Electric and Diesel Mechanical Systems from Cost- 5 6 7 Environment-Risk Perspectives 8 9 10 11 12 Byongug Jeong *, Elif Oguz, Haibin Wang, Peilin Zhou 13 14 15 16 17 18 Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering, University of Strathclyde, 100 19 20 Montrose Street, Glasgow, G4 0LZ, UK 21 22 23 *corresponding author; e-mail: [email protected] 24 25 26 27 28 29 Abstract 30 31 32 The paper introduces a new decision-making process which is used to compare the 33 34 performance of a ship with either diesel electric hybrid propulsion or conventional propulsion 35 36 systems. A case study was carried out to compare the performance of both propulsions from 37 38 39 cost, environmental and risk perspectives. This paper also overviews the modern approaches 40 41 of multi-criteria decision-making and highlights some of their shortcomings in particular the 42 43 44 fact that these approaches often rely on different criteria such as financial, environmental or 45 46 risk. This paper aims to overcome this shortcoming by enhancing the process of multi-criteria 47 48 49 decision analysis. The key process in this research was to convert all incomparable values 50 51 into monetary values, thereby enabling the impacts of each criterion to be compared and 52 53 integrated in a straightforward manner.
    [Show full text]
  • Marine Propulsion Or Steering
    B63H MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING ([N: arrangement of propulsion or steering means on amphibious vehicles B60F3/0007;] propulsion of air-cushion vehicles B60V1/14; peculiar to submarines, other than nuclear propulsion, B63G; peculiar to torpedoes F42B19/00 ) Definition statement This subclass/group covers: Propulsive elements directly acting on water, e.g.: • Paddle wheels. • Voith-Schneider propellers. • Propellers and propeller blades. • Endless-track type propulsive elements. • Fishtail-type propulsive elements. • Propeller-blade pitch changing. • Arrangements of propulsive elements directly acting on water. Effecting propulsion by jets, e.g. using reaction principle. • Jet propulsion using ambient water as propulsive medium. • Jet propulsion using steam or gas as propulsive medium. • Arrangements of propulsive elements directly acting on air. Propulsive devices directly acted on by wind, e.g.: • Sails • Magnus-rotors • Arrangements of propulsive devices directly acted on by wind • Wind motors driving water-engaging propulsive elements. Effecting propulsion by use of vessel-mounted driving mechanisms co#operating with anchored chains or the like. Effecting propulsion by muscle power Effecting propulsion of vessels, not otherwise provided for, e.g. 1 • Using energy from ambient water. • By direct engagement of the ground. Outboard propulsion units and Z-drives. Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels: • Use of e.g. steam, internal combustion, electric or nuclear power plants • Arrangements of power plant control exterior of the engine room • Mounting of propulsion plant or unit • Arrangements of propulsion-unit exhaust uptakes • Apparatus or methods specially adapted for use on marine vessels, for handling power plant or unit liquids, e.g. lubricants, coolants, fuels or the like Transmitting power from propulsion power plant to propulsive elements, e.g.
    [Show full text]
  • Abs Advisory on Decarbonization Applications for Power Generation and Propulsion Systems
    ABS ADVISORY ON DECARBONIZATION APPLICATIONS FOR POWER GENERATION AND PROPULSION SYSTEMS ABS | ADVISORY ON DECARBONIZATION APPLICATIONS FOR POWER GENERATION AND PROPULSION SYSTEMS | 01 © Andrey Sharpilo/Shutterstock OUR MISSION The mission of ABS is to serve the public interest as well as the needs of our members and clients by promoting the security of life and property and preserving the natural environment. HEALTH, SAFETY, QUALITY & ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY We will respond to the needs of our members and clients and the public by delivering quality service in support of our Mission that provides for the safety of life and property and the preservation of the marine environment. We are committed to continually improving the effectiveness of our HSQE performance and management system with the goal of preventing injury, ill health and pollution. We will comply with all applicable legal requirements as well as any additional requirements ABS subscribes to which relate to HSQE aspects, objectives and targets. Disclaimer: While ABS uses reasonable efforts to accurately describe and update the information in this Advisory, ABS makes no warranties or representations as to its accuracy, currency or completeness. ABS assumes no liability or responsibility for any errors or omissions in the content of this Advisory. To the extent permitted by applicable law, everything in this Advisory is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or noninfringement. In no event will ABS be liable for any damages whatsoever, including special, indirect, consequential or incidental damages or damages for loss of profits, revenue or use, whether brought in contract or tort, arising out of or connected with this Advisory or the use or reliance upon any of the content or any information contained herein.
    [Show full text]
  • Study of Water Jet Propulsion System Design for Fast Patrol Boat (Fpb-60)
    STUDY OF WATER JET PROPULSION SYSTEM DESIGN FOR FAST PATROL BOAT (FPB-60) Arica Dwi SUSANTO, U.B. PRIHANTO, AHMADI, Okol S SUHARYO, Adi BANDONO* *Indonesian Naval Technology College, STTAL, Bumimoro-Morokrembangan, Surabaya 60187, Indonesia FPB-60 is a type of patrol boat built by shipyard in Indonesia to strengthen the needs of water territorial. However, the 20 years age caused a decrease in performance of the vessel. The method used was the harvard guldammer method to calculate water jet system parameters at a maximum velocity of 35 knots such as inlet diameter and nossel diameter, pump power, pump type used and other parameters to obtain Overall Propulsive Coefficient at that speed. In the calculation of water jet propulsion system design, the amount of capacity generated water jet pump system obtained was 4.15 m3 / s with flow velocity on the nozzle/jet of 28.8 m/s. Based on the value of specific swabs of suction (Nss) of 6205.49, the pump for the water jet propulsion system had considered fulfilled the cavitation limit requirement so that it could be used for (FPB-60). Keywords: Vessel Resistance, Water Jet, Power, FPB. 1. INTRODUCTION compared to ships that use propellers so that with an increase FPB-60 is a type of patrol boat in thrust generated by the engine it built by a shipyard in Indonesia to will be able to produce higher strengthen the needs of water vessel speed (Herdzik 2013). territorial. However, the 20 years This paper have many age cause a decrease in supporting its research, for example performance of the vessel.
    [Show full text]
  • Marine Power Plants: Design Methodology and Trends L.N. Bakountouzis Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Hong Ko
    Transactions on the Built Environment vol 1, © 1993 WIT Press, www.witpress.com, ISSN 1743-3509 Marine power plants: design methodology and trends L.N. Bakountouzis Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong ABSTRACT A systems design methodology for the marine power plant, within the over- all ship system design, is expounded in the present paper. The design problem is delineated through considerations of constrained problem definition, and the important factors entering the design of the marine power plant are presented, with due account given to the complexity of their interactions. Finally, potential trends of present-day, alternative prime movers are considered in the context of specific applications and/or considerations of immediate or near future relevance. INTRODUCTION In recent years marine propulsion has come to be dominated by the diesel engine, primarily the one of the slow speed type. Exceptions can only be found in rather special applications, such as liquefied natural gas carriers, the only type of vessel presently fitted with the steam turbine plant. The gas turbine on the other hand, with its applications of the aero-derivative type, has had notable success in the naval sector, with some navies having made major policy decisions for all-gas turbine propulsion [1]. With attention being restricted to the merchant ship area, statistics show that, for the whole of 1990, there had only been one steam-driven ship built [2]. All other ships built (817 - in number) were fitted with diesel engines (with the slow-speed, direct-drive type representing more than 75% of the total installed power).
    [Show full text]