Modernization of power settings dry cargo and tank vessels

Abstract

The current problem of the need to modernize the Russian fleet and, in particular, the power plants of ships, is caused by the decommissioning the most of the dry cargo and bulk carriers that are in using at this moment. Over time, most of these boards have ceased to be suitable for navigation and can not be repaired, and modern shipyards and shipyards are unable to use and service new ships designed for the domestic fleet. In view of this, there is a discrepancy between the number of required boards and the volume of orders from shipbuilders. The new brand of a foreign manufacturer's engines using on dry cargo and bulk ships of the previous generation significantly reduces the operating costs and repairing diesel engine’s costs, and also increases their service life. The comparison of the aggregates used at this moment and the model under consideration is made and a conclusion is made about the expediency of using the proposed engine for the purpose the Russian shipbuilding’s and ship repair’s long-term development. Subject: the study’s subject is the possibility of using foreign ships’ dry-cargo and tanker vessels for the modernization and improvement of the sides of the selected type.Materials and methods: in the work’s course is a comparative analysis of several types of diesel engines, possible for installation on the sides of the Volga-Don and Volgoneft, was carried out.Results: as a result of the work, a comparative table was developed for the characteristics of the diesel engine’s types under consideration, and the efficiency of using the considered brand’s foreign aggregates was revealed.Conclusions: the use of Yachai YC6CL diesel engines as powerplants on board dry cargo and liquid ships is advisable, because of their undeniable advantages in comparison with domestic units and economic feasibility.