Abstract
The
latest
years
have
shown
considerable
efforts
towards
improving
steering
generated
propulsion
losses
of
ships
by
the
introduction
of
various
sophisticated
control
algorithms
in
the
autopilots.
However,
little
previous
attention
has
been
given
to
the
steering
gear
control
loop,
although
it
is
found
to
be
at
least
equally
important
regarding
steering
performance
and
fuel
economy.
The
paper
presents
a
comprehensive
survey
of
steering
gear
principles
commonly
used,
including
relevant
details
of
three
analog
steering
gear
servo
principles,
which
have
outperformed
conventional
designs.
Control
system
performance
is
evaluated
from
direct
measurements
of
speed
and
fuel
consumption,
and
results
from
several
ships
are
given.
The
results
presented
should
enhance
the
ability
of
ship
owners
and
steering
gear
manufacturers
to
choose
and
design
systems,
which
will
minimize
steering
generated
propulsion
losses
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Preprint of Paper to be Presented at IFIP/IFAC 4. International Symposium on Ship Operation Automation. |
| Publisher | International Federation of Automatic Control |
| Publication date | 1982 |
| Pages | 51-63. |
| Publication status | Published - 1982 |
| Event | 4th IFIP/IFAC International Symposium on Ship Operation Automation - Genoa, Italy Duration: 20 Sept 1982 → 22 Sept 1982 Conference number: 4 |
Conference
| Conference | 4th IFIP/IFAC International Symposium on Ship Operation Automation |
|---|---|
| Number | 4 |
| Country/Territory | Italy |
| City | Genoa |
| Period | 20/09/1982 → 22/09/1982 |