TECHNICAL

SPECIFICATION

Swing Up Compass Thruster

type TCNS 73/50-180; 883 kW

100% repeat
off
Yard: HAVYARD AS, no. 92 – Inst. No. C11757 except class

Unit No: C-12899, 12902, 12905 & 12908

Author: Arve Ottersen/RRM/Ulstein/NO

Current rev: F

History:
Rev. Reason for revision: Date Sign.
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A New spec. 23.01.06 Aro
B Update after meeting 25.02.2006 26.01.06 aro
C Update 26.02.06 aro
D Update of spec. after meeting 22.03.2006 27.03.06 aro
E Update after internal hand over meeting 25.04.2006 jts
F Change class 08.01.2007 jag

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ULSTEIN AQUAMASTER

COMPASS THRUSTER

TYPE TCNS 73/50-180 (Swing-Up)

CONTENTS:

1. Technical datasheet.

2. Specification

Section 10 - Thruster underwater unit with nozzle.

Section 20 - Hull Module

Section 30 - Steering gear

Section 40 - Top bevel gear

Section 50 - Shaft arrangement

Section 60 - Hydraulic System

Section 70 - Remote control system

Section 80 - Drive Motor System

Section 90 - Spare parts and special tools

3. General information.

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TECHNICAL DATASHEET
FOR
ULSTEIN AQUAMASTER COMPASS THRUSTER
TYPE TCNS 73/50-180.

Motor:
Drive Motor power, S1 : 883 kW
Drive Motor shaft speed : 1800 RPM
Drive motor direction of rotation : Clockwise
El. power supply for Drive Motor : 440/60 Hz
Type of starting : Y/D start
Protection : IP 54

Propeller:
Propeller speed : 302 RPM
Direction of propeller rotation : Clockwise
Propeller hub size : 500mm
Propeller hub material : Ni.Al.Br.
Propeller blade diameter : 1800 mm
Number of propeller blades :4
Propeller blade material : Ni.Al.Br.

Nozzle type N.19A model : 0,5 x D

Gears:
Reduction ratio total : 5.92 : 1

Steering gear:
Steering gear, net torque output : 45 kNm

Hydraulic system:

Pitching time full ahead/astern : 12 sec.

Steering gear rotation speed : 3 RPM
Power hydraulic pump, system oil : Ca. 22 kW
Electric power supply for oil pumps : 440V/60Hz
Cooling water required at 37° C thruster oil system : 110 litres/min.

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TECHNICAL DATASHEET - Cont'd

Oil volume:

Oil volume in thruster unit : Approx. 850 litres

Oil volume in gravity tank : 80 litres

Weights:

Weight of thruster, oil filled : ca. 12.000 kg

Weight of sep. mounted equipment, hydraulics : ca. 1.000 kg
Weight of remote control : 500 kg
Weight electric motor : 2300 kg
Weight of hull module : yard supply

Remote Control:

Type of remote control : HELICON-X3

Required power supply (main supply) : 220V AC
Required power supply (backup supply) : 24V DC

Classification Requirements : ABS:

Notation: +100A1 Offshore Tug/Supply Vessel EP(B) FiFi I
CAC(3)+LMC UMS DP(AM) PCR ICE 1D.

The equipment is dimensioned in accordance with the above classification society rules valid
on the date of this datasheet.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR

ULSTEIN AQUAMASTER COMPASS THRUSTER
TYPE TCNS 73/50-180

This type of thruster is well suited for use in vessels requiring a quick conversion from
operational to a stored thruster position. The thruster is stored in the ship's hull by rotating the
complete unit 90 degrees around the horizontal axis.

SECTION 10: THRUSTER UNDERWATER UNIT.

Thruster underwater part is a complete 360 degrees steerable propulsion unit inclusive propeller,
speed reduction gearbox and pitch actuator system.
The underwater part contains the following main components:

Propeller hub with propeller blades:

Propeller hub cast in one part. The hydraulic servomotor is located in the propeller
hub and the internal parts are working in oil under pressure from a gravity tank.
Propeller blades are bolted to the hub mechanism by stainless steel bolts and
machined, polished and balanced according to the requirements
of ISO R 484 class 1.

Propeller nozzle:
Nozzle is made of certified mild steel plates, width an enlarged section in way of
propeller. The nozzle is fixed to the upper thruster unit by a bolted flange and has two
bolted supporting brackets to the lower gearhousing. The nozzle is internally treated
and according to RRM standard.

Gearhousing:
Gearhousing is designed as a combined speed reduction and pitch actuating unit.
Propeller shaft supported in roller bearing to absorb radial forces and two spherical
axial roller bearings to absorb radial and axial thrust forces.
Pinion shaft is supported by radial and axial spherical roller bearings to absorb radial
and axial forces.

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SECTION 10 THRUSTER UNDERWATER PART - cont'd

Gearwheels of Cyclo Palloid type made of casehardened alloy steel machined

according to the HPG-method.

Propeller shaft seal to be B&V Simplex with two Viton super lip seal rings and one
perbunan (dirt ring) against water. Cast iron housing, crome steel liner with ceramic
coating and with pressure control and drain connection / leakage detection from space
between the two innermost seals (seals no. 2 and 3).

O.D.Box is placed at the forward end of the propeller shaft and distributes pitch servo
oil to the servomotor in the propeller hub.

Propeller pitch feedback, mechanically transmitted from the propeller mechanism to

the feedback arrangement, mounted on the thrustertop.

Gearhousing is also provided with internal oil pipes for pitch servo oil and lubrication
oil to prop. hub and shaft sealing, detachable front cover, aft rope guard and a flange
connection to the steering gear column.

Rope cutting knives mounted on rope guard.

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SECTION 10 HULL MODULE ( Yard supply )

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SECTION 30/40 STEERING GEAR AND TOP BEVEL GEAR

The steering gear/top bevel gear is a complete unit with two bearing journals intended for
mounting to the hull foundation and contains the following main components:

Steering gear housing, with faces for mounting of top bevel gear and steering column
gland.

Steering column, at lower end a flange connection to the thruster unit and at upper
end connected to the steering gear wheel. Internal mounted oil pipes for servo oil
supply to thrusterunit/return oil to thruster unit/emptying thruster/oil sampling, and
pitch feedback arrangement.

Bearings, two roller bearings for supporting the steering column.

Steering column gland with radial lipseal, running on a seawater resistant replaceable
liner, to seal against seawater and oil leakage.

Steering gear wheel mounted on the top of steering column, driven by a pinion
connected to a radial hydraulic piston motor.

Oil distribution box for distribution of pitch servo oil to the thruster unit.

Power transmission shaft, at lower end connected to the pinion shaft, and at upper end
connected to the gearwheel.

Gearbox for flanging to the steering gear, face for mounting of steering motor,
inspection covers for gearwheels, and provided with connections for lubrication oil
supply to the bearings and gearwheels.

Gearwheels of Cyclo Palloid type made of casehardened alloy steel machined

according to the HPG-method.

Input and output drive transmission shafts are supported in radial and axial roller
bearings to absorb radial and axial forces.

Input shaft sealing, radial lipseals running on a replaceable liner to prevent oil
leakage.

Feedback arrangement for pitch and steering including transmitters for electric
feedback and indication with mechanical indication.

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Bearing journals bolted to each side of the upper gearbox. At each end is bolted an
extended cover which forms a lever arm. To the lever arms are attached the hydraulic
cylinders for retracting of thruster unit.

Bearing housings with journal bearing, thrusterbearing is provided on one side to

absorb thrust forces in each direction. The bearings are lubricated from the gravity
tank and the bearing housings are provided with lip seal at each end.

The bearing housings are bolted to the hull foundation.

Double acting hydraulic cylinders for retracting the thruster unit. The cylinders have
built in safety system for pressure pipe damage. The cylinders are attached to brackets
welded to the hull structure. The piston rods are attached to the lever arms on the
thruster unit. Limit switches for indication of positions are included. The brackets for
cylinders are yard supply.

Hydraulic locking pin to secure the thruster in stored position. The locking pin has a
flange for bolting to the hull structure and has built on limit switches for indication of
position.

Hydraulic locking pin to secure the thruster in operation position. The locking pin
arrangement is made for welding into the hull structure after mounting and adjusting
of thruster unit. The locking pin is also provided with limit switches for indication of
position.

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SECTION 50 COUPLING BETWEEN THRUSTER AND DRIVEMOTOR.

1 pc. FLEXIBLE COUPLING TYPE ROTEX

For connection of thruster to a horizontally mounted electric driven

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SECTION 60 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

FOR PITCH CONTROL, LUBRICATION OIL, STEERING AND

RETRACTING/LOCKING OF THRUSTER. TCNS 73/50-180.

The hydraulic system is a combined pitch control, lub.oil, steering and retractable/locking system
and contains the following components. The thruster unit is oilfilled and serves as the oil
reservoir for the system.

1 pc. HYDRAULIC MODULE, for separate mounting.

The module is resiliently mounted on vibration dampers.

Following components are mounted on a module with internal piping, ready for installation
onboard:

1 pc. SYSTEM OIL PUMP UNIT

Pump type: Duplex Gear pump.

El. motor: Marine squirrel cage type for direct on line (D.O.L.) starting,
enclosure IP 54, insulation class F, frame surface cooling.

Starter: Direct on line starter with thermal relay for overload protection,
"start-stop" push button with run indication.
Amperemeter is mounted in the front door.
Hour counter is mounted in the front door.
The starter is incorporated in the drivemotor starter cabinet.

1 set FLEXIBLE ELEMENT. (Compensator)

To be mounted on hydraulic pumps suction side to reduce hydraulic noise.

1 set HIGH PRESSURE HOSES.

To be mounted on hydraulic pumps pressure side to reduce hydraulic noise.

1 pc. DUPLEX PRESSURE OIL FILTER FOR PITCH/LUB. OIL SYSTEM.

1 pc. DUPLEX PRESSURE OIL FILTER FOR STEERING SYSTEM.

The filters are equipped with electric and visual alarm sensor for clogged filter
element (25 micron).

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1 pc. OIL COOLER:

Tube type for freshwater cooling. Inlet water temperature 37C.
The cooler has tubes of material Cupro/Nickel.
Cooler to be of same brand as for main propeller.
Cleanline factor 0,85.

1 pc. PITCH CONTROL VALVE :

Proportional control valve, load independent, combined directional and position
control for electrical and local emergency activation. The valve has incorporated
sequence and safety valves.

1 pc. PRESSURE GAUGE FOR SERVO PRESSURE.

1 pc. TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER

analogous type Pt-100, for alarm high oil temperature.

1 pc. STEERING CONTROL VALVE.

Proportional control valve, load independent, combined directional and position
control for electrical and local emergency activation. The valve has incorporated
sequence and safety valves.

1 pc. PRESSURE GAUGE FOR STEERING SYSTEM.

1 pc. LOCK AND MOTION CONTROL VALVE FOR STEERING SYSTEM.

1 pc. DUAL RELIEF VALVE, STEERING SYSTEM

The valve is mounted on the steering gear and protects the steering gear and hydraulic
steering system from external power acting on the underwater thruster unit.

1 set HYDRAULIC CONNECTORS

for connecting of the emergency steering pump for manual rotation of thruster of
swing up position.

1 pc. CONNECTION
For oil sample and oil emptying of thruster.
The oil sample/connection is marked with sign plate.

1 pc. CONNECTION FOR OFF-LINE FILTRATION

Suction from bottom of gear housing.

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HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FOR RETRACTING AND LOCKING OF THRUSTER

Following components are built on the hydraulic module:

1 pc. Hydraulic pump for retracting and locking system.

Gearpump common with steering pump.

1 pc. Safety valve.

1 pc. Sequence valve.

1 pc. Pressure gauge.

3 pcs. Solenoid valves for controlling of retracting cylinders and locking pins. The valves
are supplied with knobs for emergency operation.

1 set Flexible hoses, connected between thruster and retracting cylinders, and the external
hydraulic piping.

The control system for retracting and locking is part of the remote control system.

1 set. One set of hoses, for connection between hydraulic module and connection plate.

1 pc. PRESSURE SWITCH PANEL.

The panel is delivered for bulkhead mounting or mounted on the hydraulic module
and contains sensors for:

Alarm low steering oil pressure.(Analogue sensor)

Alarm low system oil pressure.(Analogue sensor)
Interlock start - stop drive-motor.

The pressure switches are of "ON/OFF" type, Alarms are analogue sensors, both
supplied with shut-off valve with control flange.

1 pc. GRAVITY/EXPANSION TANK

The tank has built on oil filling, sightglass and switch for low oil level alarm.
The tank to be placed to give a positive pressure inside the thruster unit. The tank to
be arranged for connection to yard supplied airpressure regulator. Pressure relief
valve is built on.

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1 pc. SHAFT SEAL
The tank is built for separate mounting, placed as low as possible to reduce the
pressure in the shaft seal.

The tank is equipped with the following:

• Plug for oil filling.
• Seeglass.
• Sensor for high and low oil level alarm (LLA / HLA).
• Safety valve, air pressure.
• Air supply connection.

Pressurized air is only to be connected when flushing the seal.

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SECTION 70: ULSTEIN ELECTRONIC REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM

See separate specification

SECTION 80 Drivemotor and Starter

Drivemotor
One three-phase squirrel cage jacket water cooled motor of marine design, for continuous operation
(S! according to IEC 34-1) at ambient temperature max. 45ºC.
Protection:
The standard protection is IP55 (freshwater cooling, max 37ºC) according to IEC 34-5 for the three-
phase squirrel cage motor, and insulation class F.

The motor is equipped with the following accessories:

1 set Temperature detector (termistors) for indicating “OVERLOAD” on main switch panel.
1 set Temperature detector (termistors) for spare or shutdown.
1 pc. Anti-condensation heater.
1 set Connection nipples for SPM measuring device for monitoring of roller bearings.

Starter
One Y/D starter consisting of the following:
1 pc. Cabinet, steel plated according to IP23 with hinged doors for access and maintenance.
1 set Starter contactors (circuit breakers) for automatic star-delta starting of thruster drive
motor.
1 set Contactors for DOL starting of hydraulic pump motor. The starter require separate
voltage supply at service mode (normally supplied from main supply).
1 pc. Bimetallic relay, for shutdown of the main thruster motor on overload current.
1 pc. Bimetallic relay, for shutdown of the hydraulic pump motor on overload current.
1 pc. Anti-condensation heater.
1 pc. Selector switch (normal/service).
1 pc. Potential free contact to be mounted for registration of running hours.
1 set Door mounted instrumentation and equipment for indication and operation of the
following:
• Amp. drive motor
• Running hour
• Hand switch (on/off) for control circuit
• Local start/stop with run indication drive motor
• Pilot lamp for indication of overload drive motor
• Pilot lamp for indication of overheat drive motor
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• Hand switch (on/off) with ind. lamp for heating drive motor
• Local start/stop with run indication hydraulic pump motor
• Amp. meter for motor heating

The starter cabinet is complete mounted and all necessary control signals connected to a terminal
strip. The main supply to be connected directly to the conductor rail.

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SECTION 90: SPARE PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS.

TCNS 73/50-180

SPARE PARTS

2 sets Filter elements, 1 set for commissioning.

SPECIAL TOOLS.

2 pcs. Oil injectors for mounting/demounting of propeller hub.

1 pc. Mounting pump for mounting/demounting of propeller shaft.
1 pc Special pipe connection for removing propellershaft support bearing.
1 pc. Oil sample flexible hose.

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ULSTEIN AQUAMASTER COMPASS THRUSTER

GENERAL INFORMATION

TECHNICAL INFORMATION - DRAWINGS.

Dimension drawings, hydraulic diagram, electronic diagram, technical data and

installation instruction for the thruster system including welding of tunnel into the
ship structure, guidelines for tunnel inlet design and grids design, will be delivered.
All according to documentation list issued for each installation.

PROPELLER BLADE DESIGN.

The blade design is based on well proven hydrodynamic criteria as well as long
experience.
Modeltest of the propeller is not included if not otherwise stated. Information
required in order to proceed successfully with the project are as follows: Line
drawings of the ship (aft ship) and distance from base line to the propeller centre -
Speed range - Description of the operating mode(s) -Estimated resistance or speed
power curve - Model test of the ship, if available.

TORSIONAL VIBRATION CALCULATION.

Torsional vibration data for the thruster motors must be submitted to RRM from the
shipyard, as torsional vibration calculations as well as shaft alignment calculations
will be carried out by RRM. Price and delivery time is subject to alteration if
unfavourable vibrations require a change in the shaft system and dimensions given.

WORKSHOP TESTING.

Thruster system is workshop tested according to the class requirement and RRM
standard.

CORROSION PROTECTION AND SURFACE TREATMENT.

The thruster unit is treated with one coat of corrosion preventing zinc ethyle silicate
primer and are intended for protection under normal transport conditions. Inboard
parts are finish treated according to RRM standard.

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SHIPMENT.
Depending on transport methods and delivery times, components may be shipped
separately.
Installation into the ship and mounting of components are client's responsibility if not
otherwise stated.

SAFE STORAGE.
All equipment is prepared for storage in dry and dustfree environments up to 6
months from delivery.

EQUIPMENT NOT SUPPLIED.

Scope of supply is defined in the technical specification.
Not included in scope of supply are:
- Foundation for drivemotor and fastening bolts.
- Foundation for thruster and fastening bolts.
- External piping.
- External electric cable/cable glands.
- Oil of any kind.
- Cathodic protection of thruster system.
- Control desk or console

PIPES AND CABLES.

Connections between components supplied by RRM dep. Propulsion -Ulstein are the
client's responsibility. However, type of pipes and cables are given in the diagrams
and mounting instructions.

INSTALLATION, INSPECTION, STARTING UP AND SEATRIAL.

Installation of the thruster system in the ship and mounting of components are the
client's responsibility if not otherwise stated.
However, our service engineers are available for supervision of the installation,
commissioning, starting up and seatrial.
Service assistance included according to the purchase order.

INSTRUCTION MANUALS - LANGUAGE.

4 pcs. Instruction manuals and 4 pcs Engineering Manuals + CD in English language
containing all technical data, are included.
All drawings, documents and sign plates on the equipment will also be delivered in
English language.

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