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http://dx.doi.org/10.3744/SNAK.2013.50.4.199

Development and Application of an Open Water Test System for Azimuth Thrusters  

Lee, Young-Jin (Daedeok ship R&D center, Marine research Institute, Samsung Heavy Industries, Co. Ltd.)
Rhyu, Seong-Sun (Daedeok ship R&D center, Marine research Institute, Samsung Heavy Industries, Co. Ltd.)
Seo, Jong-Soo (Daedeok ship R&D center, Marine research Institute, Samsung Heavy Industries, Co. Ltd.)
Lew, Jae-Moon (Department of Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering, Chungnam National University)
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Journal of the Society of Naval Architects of Korea / v.50, no.4, 2013 , pp. 199-205 More about this Journal
Abstract
To research and develop an azimuth thruster, the new type of open water test dynamometers to measure thrust, torque, total thrust and duct force are designed and manufactured by Samsung Ship Model Basin(SSMB). A compact servomotor to be accurately controlled is connected to precise spiral bevel gear through shafting system combined by couplings and main shafts. The dynamometers have shown excellent linearity and repeatability for all components of forces and a torque. Also, the open water tests have been successfully performed to show the performance of the system. In near future, it is expected that the device can be used for the study of scale effects and development of azimuth thrusters.
Keywords
Azimuth thruster; Open water test dynamometer; Spiral bevel gear;
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