Valmet Power Transmissions is one of the worlds leading supplies of gears, couplings and drive systems for shipbuilding and other demanding applications. In this article the production programme of this company is presented. One of the newest technical developments is the new coupling configuration, the PTI drive, a combination of a multi-disc clutch and a gear coupling which have been built together with a Valmet gearbox. It forms a versatile system that improves machinery-related safety of ships and enhanced total economy. It can also be used to boost the vessels propulsive power, for example, when the ship is towing, operating in ice-infested waters or sailing through rough seas. In the event of main engine failure the PTI drive makes it possible to propel a ship away from hazardous areas. In this article further details are presented
New PTI drive improves ship safety
Neuer PTI-Antrieb erhoeht die Sicherheit des Schiffes
Holland Shipbuilding ; 46 , 3 ; 63-64
1997
2 Seiten, 2 Bilder
Article (Journal)
English
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