THE CASE FOR VOITH--SCHNEIDER PROPULSION

A description and explanation of the Voith-Schneider propulsion system, used mainly for tugboats, river steamers, dredges and other type of craft requiring manuverability, is presented. Accidents common to conventional tugs, such as "girting" and being "run-down" are explained, and the manner in which the Voith-Schneider system overcomes these problems is also explained. Applications of this system to engineering projects is also explained in the article.

• Corporate Authors:

  Foxlow Publications Limited

  19 Harcourt Street
  London W1H 2AX,   England 
• Authors:
  • BAIN, J
• Publication Date: 1973-3

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 451-453
• Serial:
  • DOCK AND HARBOUR AUTHORITY
  • Volume: 53
  • Issue Number: 629

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Propellers; Propulsion; Towboats; Tugboats; Vehicle power plants
• Uncontrolled Terms: Propulsion systems
• Old TRIS Terms: Propulsion plant selection; Towboat propulsion; Tug propulsion; Voith-schneider propellers
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00050957
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Maritime Research Center, Kings Point
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 31 1974 12:00AM