PC4 ENGINES WELL PROVEN IN LARGE TANKERS

Some years ago a number of VLCC's were re-engined, with the existing steam turbines replaced by SEMT-Pielstick PC4 12-cylinder engines. The conversions are briefly described, and the results obtained are discussed. More recently a new VLCC propelled by two SEMT-Pielstick 8PC4-2L engines has been built. The propulsion plant installed is described in some detail, and the service results achieved are analysed.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Motor Ship, 67 (1987), p. 7 (SEMT-Pielstick Suppt., Mar.) [5 pp., 10 fig.]
• Publication Date: 1987

Language

• English

Subject/Index Terms

• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00691765
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 14 1995 12:00AM