Van Oord tracking suction receptacle dredge
Damen Marine Components (DMC) has actually won an order for 3 collections of guiding as well as tail systems for the 3 dual-fueled tracking suction receptacle digs up (TSHDs) presently being constructed at Keppel Offshore & & Marine’s Keppel FELS shipyard in Singapore for Van Oord (see earlier tale).
The vessels will certainly be 138 meters in size as well as have a receptacle ability of 10,500 cu.m.
Each will certainly have 2 Van der Velden Commander piston-type guiding systems as well as 2 Van der Velden Master Rudders with fish-tail layout light bulb.
DMC claims that the Commander piston-type warranties integrity as well as excellent quality many thanks to its internal cyndrical tube layout as well as is offered in a variety of choices associated with tail supply links, tail angles as well as cyndrical tubes. This makes the setup procedure effective as well as lowers the quantity of room needed.
The Master Rudder uses high ability to move as well as has actually an especially made, high efficiency, fish tail account that can be maximized to match a variety of vessels. In enhancement, the lack of movable components makes it appropriate for vessels running in superficial waters. The tails for Van Oord’s TSHDs will certainly have a location of roughly 14 sq. m. Class accepted by Bureau Veritas for rates of approximately 15 knots, they will certainly create a torque of 270 kNm.
With tail angles of approximately 65º, Master Rudders use high lift as well as the fish tail layout can be maximized to the function of the vessel. Each tail will certainly be carried out with a tail light bulb. This boosts the prop wake area, therefore conserving power as well as lowering gas usage, as well as likewise enhances drive at greater lots.
The durable layout as well as production makes sure undisturbed procedure in spite of the rough atmosphere where it runs. The tail account has actually been maximized throughout version examinations for finest handling efficiency at reduced rate as well as superficial water claimsMr Bogdan Mocanu, Area Sales Manager of DMC.
