Maritime Reporter, May 1989

<BODY> <div> PROPULSION UPDATE First Allison Gas Turbine Genset Shipped For DDG-51 Installation Genset Performs Well In Shock Tests The first of Allison Gas Turbine's new generator sets has been shipped to Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine, for installation in the lead ship of the U.S. Navy's Arleigh Burke (DDG-51) Class destroyers. The model AG9130 ship service gas tur- bine generator will provide all ship- board electrical power on the new destroyers. The generator set is a result of a design and production contract with Bath Iron Works. The U.S. Navy contracted with Bath Iron Works in 1985 to design and construct the lead ship in the Arleigh Burke Class. Allison and Bath have an agreement for the generator sets for the follow ships. The shipment to BIW follows the successful completion of qualifica- tion tests on the generator set. One of the most stringent, the shock test, was passed in June 1988. The generator set was subjected to 60 pound dynamite charges at four different ranges during float barge testing in an abandoned Vir- ginia quarry. "There was no damage at all. No rework or redesign was necessary. That's very unusual for this type of equipment," said A1 An Allison Gas Turbine generator set, model AG9130, such as the one shown, will provide all shipboard electrical power for the new Arleigh Burke Class destroyers. Wells, manager of marine sales at Allison. The generator set incorporates a redesigned Allison engine capable of producing up to 3,000 kilowatts of electrical power on a 100-degree day with 12 percent improved fuel econ- omy. The AG9130 generator sets are powered by Allison 501-K34 en- gines, a marine deriative of the U.S. Navv's T56-A-427 turboprop en- Shipshape in 15 seconds. Macka COMMUNICATIONS MARINE COMMUNICATIONS BY PROFESSIONALS FOR PROFESSIONALS Hellan fluid strainers are designed resistant materials to withstand for easy cleaning—you simply ro- * ' the harshest environments, in- tate the strainer element against ^ - ^ eluding salt water. They're vir- the built-in scraper bar. tually maintenance-free. Var- 15 seconds. That's how /jjOKflEk ious sizes are available to fit long it takes to clean the Hel- |BB9 2 t0 16 pipelines, and can Ian fluid strainer. Compare that ^HH^ be mounted in vertical or hori- to the hours it takes with any zontal configurations, other strainer to remove the basket Hellan delivers more than you ex- and dump the contents. pect with product, quality, price. For You save time. You save trouble. answers to your questions, call And you save money, because Hellan our toll-free Applications Hotline, strainers have a unique self-cleaning 1-800-827-4327. feature. They're made of corrosion- Leaders in maritime communications electronics for over 60 years Mackay Circle 206 on Reader Service Card The SKANTI 8000 Series Rugged - Reliable - Easy to operate • 250 to 750 Watt units available • Automatic tuning • Full function operator controls • Flexible three-unit installation • Programmed frequency scanning • Dual control stations available • Compatible with all ARQ modems for SITOR operation Circle 227 on Reader Service Card • U.S. Distributor for SKANTI • Authorized service agents for most manufacturers of marine electronic equipment • Service Depots at major ports in the U.S. and worldwide • Mackay Service Fast and Dependable Headquarters 441 U.S. Highway 1 (201) 527-0300 FAX: (201) 527-8355 TELEX: 4754132 Elizabeth, NJ 07202 (212) 571-0130 (202)527-9866 4754584 CLEVELAND GEAR Hellan Fluid Strainers 3249 East 80th Street • Cleveland, Ohio 44104 </div> <span id="lblContents"></span> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.digitalwavepublishing.com/" title="Digital Magazine">Digital Wave Publishing</a> </BODY>