VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE FOR BOW THRUSTERS

A bow-thruster with variable-speed drive provides better maneuverability of a ship. A variable-drive system incorporating a 125 hp three-phase slip-ring induction motor and a Smit Varislip transductor control-unit is discussed. After a brief explanation of the working principle of the Smit Varislip, the construction of the bow-thruster and its drive is described. The main features of this drive are summarized.

• Corporate Authors:

  Smit Nijmegen Electrotechnische Fabrieken N.V.

  Groenestraat 336
  Nijmegen,   Netherlands 
• Authors:
  • Groters, G
• Publication Date: 1970-5

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 14-15
• Serial:
  • Holecpost
  • Volume: 6
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: Smit Nijmegen Electrotechnische Fabrieken N.V.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bow thrusters; Electric drives; Thrusters
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00024838
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 4 1973 12:00AM