Dynamic ballast and stabilization system

Details Dynamic ballast and stabilization system Dynamic ballast and stabilization system

1975-03-06

1976-01-06

Shapiro, Jacob

Ships

Building

Canal and ferry boats

61 19, 114 5, 114144B, 415122R, E02D 2100, E02B 1700

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039303748

ABSTRACT:
The invention concerns dynamic ballast and stabilization systems for deep-sea applications such as the dynamic anchoring and stabilizing of off-shore platform structures supported by an elongated structure of the type having the lower ends fastened into the floor of a body of water. The system employs a relatively large impellor assembly which generates a downward vertical thrust of sufficient magnitude as to maintain the platform anchored. The structure is designed to absorb shock and movement within a prescribed range to cushion and protect operating equipment. The impellor is enclosed in a movable slinger which can control the lateral direction of the impellor generated thrust such that lateral displacement of the structure is counteracted by the underwater reactive force generated by the impellor. This system includes means for converting the flow of seawater into usable power for driving the system.

REFERENCES:
patent: 1879812 (1932-09-01), Miller
patent: 3553968 (1971-01-01), Armistead
patent: 3588796 (1971-06-01), Armistead
patent: 3733834 (1973-05-01), Ludwig

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