The three RudderPropellers for Manson Construction’s new 420 foot dredge have propeller diameters of two.8 meters.
Currently underneath development on the Keppel AmFELS shipyard in Brownsville, Texas, Manson Construction Company’s 15,000-cubic-yard capability, 420 foot lengthy Frederick Paup would be the largest U.S.-flagged, self-propelled hopper dredge within the United States.
It might be be outfitted with three Schottel sort SRP 510 L FP RudderPropellers and Schottel has now launched photographs from its Wismar, Germany, production site that give an thought of their spectacular scale.
The three RudderPropellers are powered by diesel-electric drives and have propeller diameters of two.8 meters and an influence consumption of two,240 kW every.
A very lengthy propeller arm size permits for an association on the stern in portside, heart and starboard positions with handy entry for future upkeep.
The 360-degree-steerable SRPs will allow the Frederick Paup to at all times profit from most maneuverability, excellent course stability throughout free crusing, and highly effective thrust within the chosen course.
The Frederick Paup is scheduled to enter operation in 2023.
