<abstract xml:lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>The paper presents a method of identification parameters of shaft line alignment in case of the lack of producers' data. Proper shaft line alignment is often a problem for repair shipyards, for aged ships without sufficient documentation. Author proposed combined experimental-analytical method for identified some existing parameters and checking (and eventually correcting) power transmission system's foundation. Specialised software has been developed for shaft line alignment calculations with influence coefficients. An example analysis has been performed for cargo ships with medium-speed main engine and second one with slow-speed propulsion system. Multivariant computations supported by measurements of the ships' shaft line have been carried out.</p></abstract>

The paper presents a method of identification parameters of shaft line alignment in case of the lack of producers' data. Proper shaft line alignment is often a problem for repair shipyards, for aged ships without sufficient documentation. Author proposed combined experimental-analytical method for identified some existing parameters and checking (and eventually correcting) power transmission system's foundation. Specialised software has been developed for shaft line alignment calculations with influence coefficients. An example analysis has been performed for cargo ships with medium-speed main engine and second one with slow-speed propulsion system. Multivariant computations supported by measurements of the ships' shaft line have been carried out.

Identification of shaft line alignment with insufficient data availability

The Szewalski Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery, Polish Academy of Sciences

Polish Maritime Research

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The paper presents a method of identification parameters of shaft line alignment in case of the lack of producers' data. Proper shaft line alignment is often a...

Identification of shaft line alignment with insufficient data availability

Data publikacji: 20 kwi 2009

Zakres stron: 35 - 42

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10012-008-0008-6

Słowa kluczowe
shaft line alignment, bearings reaction, crankshaft external forces, shaft line stresses, aged ships

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Identification of shaft line alignment with insufficient data availability

Data publikacji: 20 kwi 2009

Zakres stron: 35 - 42

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10012-008-0008-6

Słowa kluczoweshaft line alignment, bearings reaction, crankshaft external forces, shaft line stresses, aged ships

This content is open access.

Słowa kluczowe
shaft line alignment, bearings reaction, crankshaft external forces, shaft line stresses, aged ships