Icebreaker Propulsion Systems Feasibility Study - Volume III. Conventional Propulsion Systems.

• Other Authors: NUS CORP ROCKVILLE MD
• Format: Text
• Language: English
• Published: 1966
• Subjects: Economics and Cost Analysis; Marine Engineering; *MARINE SURFACE PROPULSION); (*ICEBREAKERS; COAST GUARD RESEARCH; COAST GUARD; GAS TURBINES; MARINE NUCLEAR PROPULSION; STEAM POWER PLANTS; DIESEL ENGINES; COST EFFECTIVENESS; FEASIBILITY STUDIES; MAINTAINABILITY; ECONOMICS; Icebreaker
• Online Access: http://www.dtic.mil/docs/citations/AD0845558; http://oai.dtic.mil/oai/oai?&verb=getRecord&metadataPrefix=html&identifier=AD0845558

Phase I of the Icebreaker Propulsion Systems Feasibility Study evaluates the relative economic merits of nuclear and conventional propulsion plants for a range of ship horsepowers and for a specific operations mission. This volume describes the results of this evaluation as it pertains to the conventional oil-fired prime mover systems and the power conversion or transmission systems. To obtain a definitive economic comparison of candidate propulsion plants on a consistent basis, it was necessary to perform the following major tasks: Define the design and performance requirements of icebreaker propulsion systems and derive preliminary design criteria; Define economic parameters and bases for cost analysis of capital, fuel, manning, and maintenance costs; Develop a reference design of each type propulsion system capable of meeting the performance and safety requirements and which would have economic merit; Perform comparative economic analyses of the reference propulsion plant designs. (Author) Prepared in cooperation with Hydronautics, Inc. See also Volume 4, AD-845 555L.