Device for attaching propulsion units to a tabular iceberg

Details Device for attaching propulsion units to a tabular iceberg Device for attaching propulsion units to a tabular iceberg

1978-03-08

1979-12-11

Sotelo, Jesus D.

Ships

Building

Canal and ferry boats

115 76, 114270, 405217, B63H 2332

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041777484

ABSTRACT:
A flat flotation unit incorporates buoyancy chambers and has a lower portion adapted to be attached to a propulsion unit and an upper portion adapted to grip into the substantially horizontal lower surface of a tabular iceberg. The grip is provided by upstanding support members which are embedded in the iceberg during operation. The support members include heaters and are in the form of hollow right prisms with walls which are grooved to facilitate the escape of iceberg melt water during embedding and which have openings in the vicinity of their connection to the flotation unit to enable seawater to escape from their hollow interiors during embedding.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3931715 (1976-01-01), Fitch et al.
Cooper, Larry M. "Iceberg Farming: A New Supply of Fresh Water?" Ocean Industry, Mar. 1973, pp. 28-29.

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