ALTERNATIVE THRUSTER SYSTEMS

Consideration is given to the problem of maintaining a rig in position against environmental forces. This can be achieved by two main thruster arrangements, (a) combination of stern thrusters and lateral thrusters, and (b) steerable thrusters giving thrust in any direction. The paper discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each of these arrangements for a hull of Aker H-5 design.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Proceedings of Symposium on Safety and Reliability of Dynamic Positioning Systems, November 17-18, 1975, Oslo, Norway.
• Corporate Authors:

  Norske Veritas

  Grenseveien 92, Etterstad
  Oslo 6,   Norway 
• Authors:
  • Ardenaes, O
• Publication Date: 1975-11

Media Info

• Pagination: 9 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Dynamic positioning; Sterns; Thrusters
• Old TRIS Terms: Stern thrusters; Thruster performance
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00152512
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Ship Research Association
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 11 1977 12:00AM