To improve speed and maneuvering characteristics of the barge SEACON, the installation of additional power is under consideration. In this report, five candidate designs to accomplish this purpose are described. One design was eliminated early-on because of practical considerations. The remaining four designs were evaluated with regard to their impact on speed and maneuvering characteristics, conversion costs, and operating cost. Of the four candidates, the design recommended involves the shift of the present forward Detroit Diesel Allison 12V-71 diesel engine and the present Voith-Schneider 14G propulsion unit from the centerline to the starboard side of the Forward Engine Room and the installation of new similar units on the port side. Cost estimates are presented for four of the five designs. The evaluation methodology is described in detail. Contract Guidance drawings for the selected final design are presented. Preliminary Design drawings for the four losing candidates are included. Specifications for the work to be performed and the major items of purchase are provided in an appendix. (Author)


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    Title :

    Evaluation of Candidate Designs for Modification of the Propulsion System of the Barge (SEACON)


    Publication date :

    1980


    Size :

    60 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English