THE MAK C-ENGINES AND RETROFITTING AN ICEBREAKER
The first part of this two-part paper discusses the design philosophy behind the MaK C-series engines. The features of the engine include: soft combustion accompanied by low thermal load; bed plates and crankcases of high-strength castings; elasticity and rigidity for the pistons and cylinder liners; low friction running gear and heavy-oil-resistant plain bearings; and a hefty turbocharger boost for high torque. The second part of the paper describes the retrofitting of the LOUIS S. ST. LAURENT, a Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker, to modify her hull and give her a state-of- the-art AC/DC system employing five Krupp MaK type 16M453C diesel engines. It is expected that these engines will reduce operating costs by approximately 40% in comparison with those of the steam plant they replaced.
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Supplemental Notes:
- Conference paper
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Authors:
- HAFNER, R
- Nissen, P
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Conference:
- International Marine Propulsion Conference, 11th
- Location: London, England
- Date: 1989-3-9 to 1989-3-10
- Publication Date: 1989
Media Info
- Pagination: 39p.
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Diesel engines; Icebreakers
- Identifier Terms: Louis S. St. Laurent
- Old TRIS Terms: Engine conversion; Engine descriptions; Mak c-engines
- Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00659217
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: Maritime Technical Information Facility
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Jul 21 1994 12:00AM