Ted C. Litton (Image politeness Suderman & &Young)
A collection of 10 Robert Allan Z-Tech 30-80 layout incurable and also companion pulls being constructed by Gulf Island Shipyards each attribute 2 kind SRP 510 FP Schottel Rudderpropellers kind SRP 510 FP. Additionally, they are fitted with Vulkan’s Safeguard Basic driveline defense system, which provides very early caution when treatment in the propulsion drive train is called for.
The initially 3 of the pulls– Mark E. Kuebler, Ted C. Litton and also Connelly M — have actually currently been supplied.
The Ted C. Litton was supplied to Suderman & &Young Towing Company, which has an additional 4 pulls on order at Gulf Island, with its 2nd in the collection, Apollo, due for distribution mid-July The various other 2 were supplied to Bay Houston Towing.
Each is powered by a set of Caterpillar 3516E engines, each driving a Schottel Rudderpropeller kind SRP 510 with a taken care of pitch prop of 2.8 m size. This mix accomplishes a cost-free cruising rate of 13 knots and also a bollard pull of 81.5 heaps. The Z-tech 30-80 is developed to considerably raise companion efficiency by creating greater than 100 mt of guiding pressure at 10 knots– which is specifically vital for accompanying big vessels. Additionally, the pulls are fitted with a Fire Fighting 1 system consisting of 2 FFS 6,200 gal/min pumps.
SAFEGUARD BASIC FOR ENHANCED DRIVELINE SECURITY
Safeguard Basic, established by Vulkan Couplings, spots torque loading as a feature of the spin angle by means of torque-transmitting parts (such as composite shafts). Dynamic information is therefore evaluated and also reviewed utilizing predetermined caution and also alarm system degrees. Through a user interface with the Schottel control system, optical cautions and also alarm system signals additionally show when treatment by the captain is called for.
The feedback time right here, depending upon the feature chosen, is 80 ms.
The system is based upon a COMPUTER installed generally control box and also an electronic signal cpu in the link box. Both of these are linked by means of an ethernet wire and also consist of 2 closeness sensing units.
Preventive upkeep and also organized extra components intending additionally boost the schedule of the system and also therefore stay clear of downtimes. When utilized as a tracking system, Safeguard Basic has requirements for the whole solution rate array (consisting of beginning & & quit). In enhancement, there is alarm system triggering for all keeping an eye on limits and also automated protocoling of alarm systems and also real worths.
Safeguard Basic is offered as a tracking gadget while Safeguard Active is incorporated right into the system of Schottel safety and security tools in order to shield the propulsion drive train from overloads and also make it possible for intended upkeep. The system has ABS kind authorization for keeping an eye on along with ABDOMINAL authorization as safety and security tools.
It is offered from Schottel in a bundle including a Schottel Rudderpropeller and also a Vulkan shaftline for brand-new structure jobs. It can additionally be utilized to retrofit existing Schottel systems.
