| Title | Engine Performance Improvement for the 378-Foot High Endurance Cutter |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 48945 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Kasel, E. A.; Newton, C. L.; Walter, Robert A. |
| Source | 138p. in various pagings |
| Corporate Creator | John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) |
| Publisher | United States. Coast Guard |
| Publication Date | 19780601 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | Methods for improving the performance of the main diesel engines of the 378-foot Coast Guard High Endurance Cutter have been investgated. These engines are models FM3W8-l-/8 rated for 3600hp at 90QrDM. Present engine performance was evaluated through questionnaires and interviews with cognizant Coast Guard personnel and visits to selected cutters. In addition, operating records of the Coast Guard and Colt Industries were reviewed. Limited -engine testing was performed to verify data trends. We concluded that improvements in engine performance can be made by converting these engines to a new style turbocharger system, pistons, and injectors. Recommendations are also made on methods to improve data taking in full-power trials and engine trend analysis. |
| Rosap ID | dot:10432 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/10432 |
| TRT Terms | Marine diesel engines; Diesel engines; Diesel engine exhaust gases; Exhaust gases; Smoke; Fuel conservation; Ship bridges |
| General Subjects | Integrated bridge design |
| Classification | NTL - MARINE/WATERWAYS TRANSPORTATION - MARINE/WATERWAYS TRANSPORTATION; NTL - MARINE/WATERWAYS TRANSPORTATION - Ships and Vessels; NTL - MARINE/WATERWAYS TRANSPORTATION - U.S. Coast Guard; NTL - MARINE/WATERWAYS TRANSPORTATION - Marine Energy and Environment |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| Report Number | DOT-TSC-CG-78-03; CG-D-11-78; AD-A057 311 |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/48000/48900/48945/DOT-TSC-CG-78-03.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |