Concept and operation mode of the advanced electronic control system of the azimuth propellers in tugs
- Iglesias-Baniela, Santiago
- López-Varela, Pablo
- Melón Rodríguez, Enrique
ISSN: 1697-4840
Year of publication: 2005
Volume: 2
Issue: 3
Pages: 3-21
Type: Article
More publications in: Journal of maritime research: JMR
Abstract
“The remote control of azimuth propellers in tugs from the bridge (speed, thrustdirection and clutch) is electronic and each manufacturer has his characteristicmodel, although the control system and the arrangement of the propellers toachieve the expected thrust are similar.In this article, we analyse the remote electronic control devices in thebridge from the tug azimuth propellers in general, especially its performance andoperation mode, without making any distinction between those located forward(tractor Z) or aft (ASD), since their foundation is similar and the only differenceis the horizontal propeller position and consequently the direction of the remotecontrols from the bridge to achieve the expected thrust direction and speed”.