NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION NAVIES QUASH SHIP-TO-SHIP FUEL TRANSFER SPILLAGE

A probe/receiver coupling, developed by Parker Hannifin Corp. for a U.S. Air Force requirement, comprises a probe comprises a probe component on the fuel transfer line running between ships, and a receiver unit at the other end of the span wire aboard the receiving vessel. Standard lines, trolleys, and saddles are used to draw the probe and fuel line between the two vessels. No hands are required for hookup, since everything is winched-oriented. As the probe is winched into the receiver, it is accurately aligned, tightly secured, and fully opened for fuel passage. Winching from the tanker after releasing the disconnect lever on the receiver is the only operation required for normal disengagement. Fuel flow shutoff by a unique sliding-sleeve valve is fully automatic.

• Corporate Authors:

  Rice-Thompson

  180 West Putnam Avenue
  Greenwich, CT  United States  06830
• Publication Date: 1972-11

Media Info

• Pagination: 2 p.
• Serial:
  • Pollution Engineering
  • Volume: 4
  • Issue Number: 8
  • Publisher: Rice-Thompson

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bunkering; Fuel systems; Hoses; Single point moorings
• Old TRIS Terms: Fueling systems; Spm hoses and handling
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00056520
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: American Petroleum Institute
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 22 1974 12:00AM