Icebreaker Propulsion System Simulation. Phase IV. The Design and Predicted Performance of a Propulsion System for the M-13 Icebreaker

• Main Authors: Lewis, Jack W., Lecourt, Everett J.
• Other Authors: COAST GUARD WASHINGTON DC OFFICE OF ENGINEERING
• Format: Text
• Language: English
• Published: 1968
• Subjects: Computer Programming and Software; Marine Engineering; Electric and Ion Propulsion; Reciprocating and Rotating Engines; *COMPUTER PROGRAMS; *ELECTRIC PROPULSION; PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING); ICEBREAKERS; MARINE SURFACE PROPULSION; SUBROUTINES; DIESEL ENGINES; GENERATORS; DIRECT CURRENT; ELECTRIC MOTORS; DRIVE SHAFTS; MARINE PROPELLERS; SEA WATER; SEA ICE; SIMULATION; MATHEMATICAL PREDICTION; ELECTRIC GOVERNORS; CONTROL SYSTEMS; ICE; GLACIER CLASS VESSELS; WIND CLASS VESSELS; Sea ice
• Online Access: http://www.dtic.mil/docs/citations/AD0845523; http://oai.dtic.mil/oai/oai?&verb=getRecord&metadataPrefix=html&identifier=AD0845523

A feasible design of the main propulsion system for the M-13 icebreaker is presented in this final report of a four phase study. Procedures are described that were used in meeting given performance specifications covering open water and icebreaking, operations and maneuvers. The automatic controls necessary to meet the performance specifications are developed. Results of the steady-state design analysis and dynamic performance analysis are presented, and an overall evaluation including major conclusions is included. (Author) See also Phase 3, AD-845 525.