CYCLOIDAL PROPULSION AND CONTROL FOR SHIP HANDLING TUGS

A brief description of the history, concept of operation and application of cycloidal propellers in ship handling tugs is given. The U.S. Navy's YTM 760 class tugs, which are fitted with two Voith Schneider controllable pitch cycloidal propellers, are described. Experience at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard since 1966 is summarized, with data on operating usage, reliability and maintenance. A series of operations is described, covering the handling of barges, surface ships and submarines.

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  American Society of Naval Engineers

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• Authors:
  • Sarchin, T H
  • Tryner, H G
• Publication Date: 1970-6

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 52-59
• Serial:
  • Naval Engineers Journal
  • Volume: 82
  • Issue Number: 3
  • ISSN: 0028-1425

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cycloidal propellers; Maneuverability; Propellers; Propulsion; Ship pilotage; Towboat operations; Tugboats
• Old TRIS Terms: Tow maneuverability; Tug propulsion; Voith-schneider propellers
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00019129
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 29 1971 12:00AM