GAS-TURBINE/ELECTRIC CARGO PUMP DRIVE FOR PRODUCTS CARRIERS

Discusses gas turbine/electric cargo pump drives for product carriers. Requirements which must be considered when a cargo pump drive system is being designed and evaluated are given. Advantages of a gas turbine/electric cargo pump drive system include its simplicity and ease of operation, as well as its simple and economical installation, which has a high degree of flexibility, requiring a minimum of manning for running and maintenance. Normal operating procedures are described, and an economic comparison of a conventional system versus a gas turbine system is included.

• Corporate Authors:

  Diesel Engines Incorporated

  11225 West Bluemound Road, Box 7406
  Milwaukee, WI  United States  53213
• Authors:
  • Bruce, W M
• Publication Date: 1975-6

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 50-52
• Serial:
  • Diesel and Gas Turbine Progress
  • Volume: 41
  • Issue Number: 6

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bulk cargo handling; Cargo handling; Electric drives; Gas turbines; Oils; Pumps
• Old TRIS Terms: Bulk oil handling; Cargo pumps
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00126002
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Maritime Research Center, Kings Point
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 18 1975 12:00AM