SOLUTION OF MACHINERY PROBLEMS BY FIELD INVESTIGATION

This paper describes some investigations of the Technical Investigation Department of Lloyd's Register of Shipping. These investigations generally involve a combination of theoretical analysis, metallurgical examinations and field investigations, bringing together specialists in different disciplines. Modern field measurement techniques are used extensively to define the nature of problems. This approach, which is the focus of this paper, has also often provided the essential information needed to solve problems. The introductory section of the paper generalizes some of the experience gained and describes what considerations must be borne in mind during investigations. The body of the paper then describes various cases that illustrate the range of problems frequently encountered on ships. Many of those problems are attributable to inherent design characteristics whose adverse effects are exacerbated by additional factors that arise during service.

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  • Transactions paper
• Authors:
  • Kunz, F
• Publication Date: 1989

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: 13p., incl. discuss.
• Serial:
  • Institute of Marine Engineers Transactions
  • Volume: 101
  • Issue Number: Part 1
  • ISSN: 0309-3948

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Case studies; Crash causes; Mechanical failure
• Old TRIS Terms: Machinery failure
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00658021
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Maritime Technical Information Facility
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 21 1994 12:00AM