DESIGN OF TUG-BARGE SYSTEMS FOR MINIMUM ENERGY CONSUMPTION

The selection of marine engines is discussed as well as energy conservation in domestic services. The reduction of speed results in much better utilization of fuel and may be more economical for the tug/barge system as a whole. Ways to refine the tug and barge design to reduce resistance and increase performance are suggested, and the economies of pushing are reviewed.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Presented at the Spring Meeting of SNAME, Vancouver, B.C., Canada, May 14-17, 1975.
• Corporate Authors:

  Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers

  601 Pavonia Avenue
  Jersey City, NJ  United States  07306-2907
• Authors:
  • Allan, R F
  • Muhlert, H F
• Publication Date: 1975-5

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 165-177
• Serial:
  • Publication of: Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers
  • Publisher: Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Barges; Energy conservation; Fuel consumption; Tug ship interaction; Tugboats; Vehicle design
• Uncontrolled Terms: Ship design
• Old TRIS Terms: Tug barge systems
• Subject Areas: Design; Energy; Environment; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00095555
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 29 1975 12:00AM