THE DESIGN OF AN OPTIMAL TUG

A mathematical model is set up to simulate the towing operation. This model contains the tug design, tug operation and optimization of tug. Finally the calculation program is applied in two examples. Conclusions are mentioned in the respective chapters.

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  International Periodical Press

  193 Heemraadssingel
  Rotterdam,   Netherlands 
• Authors:
  • Van Drimmelen, N J
• Publication Date: 1974-3

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 70-85
• Serial:
  • International Shipbuilding Progress
  • Volume: 21
  • Issue Number: 235
  • Publisher: IOS Press
  • ISSN: 0020-868X
  • Serial URL: http://www.iospress.nl/journal/international-shipbuilding-progress/

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Costs; Optimization; Shipbuilding; Towing devices; Towing vehicles; Tugboats; Vehicle design
• Uncontrolled Terms: Ship design
• Old TRIS Terms: Towing costs; Towing operations; Tug construction costs
• Subject Areas: Design; Finance; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00054870
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Periodical Press
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 15 1974 12:00AM