The experience quick has gained throughout years of electrical windlasses production, was fundamental for setting up the bow thrusters. The name of schottel has become a synonym for azimuthing rudderpropellers. An azimuth thruster is a configuration of marine propellers placed in pods that can be rotated to any horizontal angle, making a rudder unnecessary. The company founder josef becker invented the rudderpropeller, a zdrive, in 1950. Integration of the rudder propeller into the ships structure. Developed and built in 1950 by josef becker, founder of the presentday schottel group, it quickly conquered the world of modern shipbuilding.
Integration of the rudder propeller into the ships structure manfred heer, schottel, germany synopsis the continuing trend for more powerful engines, coupled with larger revsmin, can cause problems with vibration in tugs, especially when installed in smaller, lightweight hulls. In 2014 the subsidiary schottel hydro was founded to bundle up the company activities in the hydrokinetic energy. Now a new thruster generation has been released, hydrodynamically optimized using cfd techniques as well as model tests. Scp controllablepitch propeller schottel pdf catalogs.
Transverse thruster schottel pdf catalogs documentation. Schottel is one of the worlds leading manufacturers of azimuth propulsion and manoeuvring systems for ships of all sizes and offshore applications. Srp retractable thruster schottel choose a language english german french spanish italian portuguese chinese simplified dutch russian. The stator of the electric motor is integrated into the tunnel and the thruster blades are fastened to the inside of the rotor. Scd combi drive schottel pdf catalogs documentation.
The schottel experts provide advice and support in matters. Thrust is the decisive criterion of a transverse thruster. Boek maken downloaden als pdf printvriendelijke versie. The popularity of steerable thruster units can be explained by the various applications of. Scp schottel cp propeller units schottel controllablepitch prop scp are propulsion systems that can be used with almost any type of vessel. These give ships better maneuverability than a fixed propeller and rudder system.
Special expertise has been developed in designing and manufacturing equipment for maneuvering, navigating and positioning of slowspeed marine craft and barges in shallow water. Our complete thruster package simplify installation and maintenance. The schottel rudderpropeller is recognized worldwide as the classic marine propulsion system. In tough offshore applications, the propellers operate at lower blade tip speeds. Besides 360 steerable propulsion and manoeuvring systems, schottel also.
The remote control of azimuth propellers in tugs from the bridge speed, thrust. An azimuth thruster is a configuration of marine propellers placed in pods that can be rotated to. Ql bow and stern thrusters basic electrical troubleshooting. Tt thruster can be fitted new or as a replacement for an existing thruster. Propulsion systems for optimal operations under all conditions rollsroyce is the leading developer and supplier of propulsion equipment. They allow efficient operation in hybrid mode for transit and idling, and support the main engine in the boost or bollard pull mode including for. Open the catalog to page 1 scd combi drive electric azimuth thrusters in combination with a power management system, electric drives increase the efficiency of the propulsion system and reduce fuel consumption. Bow thrusters bow thrusters double propellers ac btac there are different models for different boats from 18 to 40 meters, and a thrust range from 200 to 460kgf. Ltype gear transmition will normally be selected when the height in the thruster room allows for it simpler construction with less power transmission losses, vertically mounted motors. Intelligent hybrid propulsion schottel pdf catalogs. The brochure schottel transverse thruster in pdf for download 5 mb. Transverse thrusters are installed in the bow or stern of a vessel in order to improve maneuverability. The schottel group, one of the worlds leading manufacturers of propulsion and steering systems for ships and offshore applications, is headquarted in the town of spay in germanys rhine valley and operates approximately 100 sales and service locations globally.
Depending on the type of vessel, the range of application for transverse thrusters extends from brief docking and undocking in ports with a limited number of. The schottel range of products and services encompasses in particular. Schottel transverse thruster by marine mega store ltd. Since its origin more than 60 years ago, the srp has been continuously improved and adapted to the needs of our customers. Schottel is a manufacturer of propulsion and steering systems for ships and offshore applications. No matter whether big ferries, container ships, heavy lift vessels or offshore supply vessels are to be equipped. And with a truly international presence rollsroyce provides service and maintenance worldwide. The kettlebell thruster super effective but punishing.
Reliable propulsion systems rated at up to 30,000 kw schottel controllable pitch propellers scp are the appropriate solution when highest propulsive efficiency for changing speed or load are required and best manoeuvrability is needed. Media in category azimuth thrusters the following 22 files are in this category, out of 22 total. Schottel is one of the worlds leading manufacturers of azimuth propulsion and manoeuvring systems for ships. Brunvoll provides support for the lifetime of the thruster systems. Low noise tunnel thrusters the wageningen ttseries jip when making propeller designs for tunnel thrusters nowadays noise and vibrations issues have to be considered. Light manoeuvring duties allow high specific thruster performance with the propeller running at a peripheral speed of up to 33 ms. The transverse thrusters are individually configured by schottel project engineers to suit the particular application. Schottel pumpjet numerous armed forces around the world rely on the schottel pumpjet, as excellent manoeuvrability and robust, beachable propulsion systems are essential for many military applications. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Schottel is meeting current shipping industry requirements concerning ecofriendliness and high overall efficiency with a range of highly efficient thrusters and solutions. The schottel rim thruster is a quiet, space and weightsaving drive. The propeller diameter, as you can easily see, has a strong influence since it is used by square in the formula, if we decrease the propeller diameter we decrease the.
All thrusters are prepared for integration of the schottel condition monitoring system scom which allows foresighted maintenance planning. Standard types schottel pdf catalogs documentation boating. This paper presents variants of propulsion systems as the main factor in the analysis and design of the power system of a seagoing or river vessel. Today the company develops and manufactures azimuth propulsion, maneuvering and steering systems. Schottel propulsion package picked for giant crane ship. The recommended tunnel is designed to fit a lewmar saddle, take the weight of the thruster and the torque of the motor. This consisted of a functional test on the machinery alarm system and rotating each schottel unit through the main engine clutches were engaged and the engine speed run up to about rpm before being reduced to the idling speed of.
Vem has developed a special form of marine propulsion together with the company schottel. Ql bow and stern thrusters basic electrical troubleshooting all ql bow thrusters use similar wiring of the controls. Schottel presents customer friendly electric and hybrid. It comprises a steerable underwater unit housing a permanent magnet motor directly coupled to two propellers, one ahead of the unit, one astern of the unit turning in the same direction. Manoeuvrability and power from schottel tankeroperator.
Srp rudderpropeller power input upper gearbox steering gear installation flange vertical power transmission shaft underwater gearbox propeller shaft here you can find the technical data advantages the srp is the ideal propulsion solution for many vessels where the focus is on optimal implementation of the available power. The kettlebell thruster the single arm kb thruster can be punishing if youre lacking in mobility and overall strength. Schottel for intelligent hybrid propulsion schottel solutions help to eliminate partial load operation from the combustion engine. Depending on the type of vessel, the range of application for transverse thrusters extends from harbor maneuvering to positioning tasks offshore. Sales and servicing of schottel marine propulsion equipment. Schottel is one of the worlds leading manufacturers of azimuth propulsion and.
Transverse thrusters are installed in the bow or stern in order to improve manoeuvrability. A supplier who has the capability to meet your demands regarding performance and costeffectiveness. This video will give you a general overview of the most common propulsion and manoeuvring systems used to day. Schottel combi drive your propulsion experts scd schottel combi drive the economical propulsion solution. This leads to a need for knowledge about how contemporary, optimised propellers would behave in a tunnel configuration. Siemens schottel roerpropellers met verstelbare contraroterende schroeven. The drive motor is a dc 12 or 24 series wound that is designed to draw a high current and to run in short bursts. Schottel transverse thruster applicationoriented propulsion systems for more details visit.
The schottel rudderpropeller srp sets worldwide standards as a main or auxiliary propulsion unit, even in the toughest offshore operation. High torque gear htg the new premium class in azimuth. The schottel quality management system is certified according to din en iso 9001 by american bureau of shipping abs, bureau veritas bv, det norske veritas dnv and germanischer lloyd gl. The schottel rudderpropeller is the classic product from the schottel range. Thruster system packages including control systems, bridge panels, drive motors, starters, hydraulic power units, special arrangements and services.
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