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Propulsion Redundancy
In recent years focus has been set on
redundancy of propulsion machinery
as well as on requirements for arran-
gements necessary to restoring and
maintaining availability of the ships’
propulsion power and manoeuvring
capability.
Extra margins of safety are dictated by capital costs, high-value cargoes and
the transportation and handling of risk management. On the other hand,
volatile and flammable liquids and environmental fractions, politicians,
gases, corrosive chemicals, and similar the press and the public opinion exert
hazardous cargoes which may harm an increasing pressure for environ- The principle of an auxiliary
the personnel and the environment. mental consciousness and safety. propulsion system
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Proven Elements The supply of a large number of com- With the Alpha Clutcher, the main
The low-speed two-stroke engine it- plete propulsion packages including engine can automatically be clutched
self is unique in its simplicity and effici- tunnel gear and shaft alternator has out from the direct-coupled propeller
ency always securing safe operation. accumulated good long-term service shaft, and consequently the propulsi-
experience. on power is delivered by the GenSets
The long lasting know-how and practi- The design of the Alpha Clutcher is to the shaft alternator used as electric
cal experience from a vast number of based on a disconnecting device de- motor, and via the tunnel gear to the
different ship types and propulsion veloped under the name “Separex” propeller shaft.
applications form the basis for the by Burmeister & Wain in Copenhagen
very high mechanical quality of our CP in 1973.
propellers.
Single is Simple
The MAN B&W Auxiliary Propulsion
System (MAN B&W AP System) is a
very simple and cost effective alterna-
tive to, for instance diesel electric pro-
pulsion systems and maintains all the
advantages of a low-speed two-stroke
engine plant. In relation to twin-screw
propulsion installations, the single
screw configuration is usually prefer-
red due to a 10 - 12% higher propul-
sion efficiency and last but not least
due to the obvious cost reasons.
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Advantageous Auxiliary Propulsion Power
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Maintainability
Time for inspections
and overhauls
Reduce the Maintenance-stress
at Short Stays in Harbour
Punctuality, short stays in harbour and
scheduled maintenance of the main
engine must form a synthesis with the
ship’s charter. During the stay at
quayside, overhaul and maintenance
work can be carried out without
delaying the scheduled departure.
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Compact installation for a 13 500 tdw tanker with a 6S42MC main engine
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Class Notation for Propulsion Redundancy
The Clutcher ready for full load testing
Another Stamp of Quality
It is expected that an increasing num-
ber of shipowners in future will speci-
fy their new vessels on the basis of
high quality and ‘green images’ like
crew safety and environmental safety
- rather than exclusively on short-term
economic efficiency. With MAN B&W’s
AP System including:
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Alpha Clutcher Characteristics
The cone bolt connection
and the split flanges
Description
The MAN B&W AP System is based
on the “Power Take-In” principle in-
cluding the Alpha Clutcher, for clutch-
ing out the main engine from the pro-
peller shaft in PTI-mode.
No Foundation Required
The propeller shaft is connected to an
intermediate shaft passing through
the tunnel gear. The Alpha Clutcher is
installed on this intermediate shaft.
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Perfect Fit Connection In the Alpha Clutcher the stay bolts do
To align the two flange parts for a per- not pass inside the cones, but in-
fect fit between the cone holes and the between them. The cones and the
cones, a ring is pressed against the studs are moved by servo pistons to
flanges opposite the cones. This ring is enable hydraulic remote control.
controlled by studs and tightened by
nuts on these to the backside of the Patented Locking Principle
cones. Tension in the studs presses the Instead of tightening a nut on each
cones into the cone holes and ensures stud, a locking ring locks all cone
alignment of the flanges. This ensures bolts at one time. When hydraulic pres-
a perfect fit connection, which prevents sure is added, the studs are stretched
hammering in-between the connection and the ring is turned into locked posi-
surfaces like an ordinary fitted bolt. tion. The pressure is then released
and the cone bolts are mechanically
When the nuts are loosened, the locked. To unlock the cone bolt con-
cones and the ring are free to move nection, “clutch-in pressure” has to be The principle of the locking ring
and the flanges are free to rotate added to be able to turn the locking
because the studs are placed outside ring, and after this pressure is added Auxiliary Propulsion Mode
the split diameter. for clutching out. Clutching out the Alpha Clutcher is
done remotely from the bridge. Auxili-
ary propulsion mode is established in
less than two minutes. When clutch-
The Clutcher ing in, the Clutcher is remotely con-
housing trolled from a panel in the engine
room.
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Factory test of the Hydra Pack tank unit with pumps, filters,
thermostatic valve, cooler, servo valves and instrumentation
Operating Manuals
An operating manual will provide the
operating crew with a clear guidance
on the redundancy features of the
system. The manuals cover all details
including a general description of the
complete propulsion system, operat-
ing instructions and procedures for
dealing with the situations identified in
the class required Failure Mode and
Effect Analysis, FMEA-report.
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Alpha Clutcher Range for Two-stroke MC Engines
TYPE CB 1 CB 2 CB 3 CB 4
Dimensions mm
Lenght [L] 1445 1635 1830 2160
Diameter [D] 1185 1340 1500 1770
Weight* [ton] 14 20 29 44
ENGINE Cylinder versions
S26MC 4-12
L35MC 4-12
S35MC 4-10 11-12
L42MC 4-7 8-10 10-12
S42MC 4-5 6-7 8-12
S46MC-C 4 5 6-8
L50MC 4 5-6 7-8
S50MC 4-5 6-8
S50MC-C 4 5-7 8
L60MC 4-5 6-8
L60MC-C 4 5-8
S60MC 4 5-7
S60MC-C 4 5-6
* Approx weight incl intermediate shaft
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Significant Advantages
The Auxiliary Propulsion System with Lloyd’s Register in London. The costs - and much more due to a strong and
Alpha Clutcher means: evaluated are for instance: Value of flexible toolbox available for such pro-
ship and cargo, repair costs, loss of ject services.
• Cost-efficient propulsion redundancy hire due to repair time, loss of hire due
• Simple, reliable and proven techno- to waiting time, loss of hire due to The Genuine Propulsion Package
logy towing time and the towing costs. Since 1989, MAN B&W Diesel’s works
• Safe operation and quick change of in Frederikshavn, Denmark have manu-
propulsion mode “The 5th Product” factured and supplied two-stroke
• Full integration with the CP Propel- - Excellent Project Service engines of the successful MC-series,
ler system Propulsion know-how, customization, today up to the 8S50MC-C engine.
• Easy handling and installation at system integration and service is at
shipyards your disposal comprising: The MAN B&W CP propeller program-
• No separate thrust transmitting me has been developed to efficiently
foundation required • Lay-out of engine, tunnel gear, match the MC-engine series up to the
• No static hydraulic or electric power propeller, piping system etc 70MC versions.
consumption • Optimizing of propulsion modes
• Maintenance free • Selection of the gear ratios for the The Alpha Clutcher is an integrated
• No practical wear tunnel gear part of those propeller systems which
• Free of back-lash • Alignment analysis and instructions are designed, manufactured and sup-
• Strength and vibration calculations plied by one company taking full
For a very wide range of typical pro- • Arrangement and installation responsibility for functionality, order
duct tankers, gas tankers and chemi- drawings handling, commissioning, warranty
cal tankers the off-hire risk scenario • Instruction books and after-sales service of the comple-
alone will justify the investment in the • Dimension sketches on disks te propulsion system.
Alpha Clutcher system - even without • Project guides
adding the value of all the positive • Investment/pay back time
side-effects like, for instance reduced calculations
tug related harbour fees and increa- • Operation and maintenance costs
sed main engine maintainability.
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