View non-flash version
Newport News Shipbuilding, Argent Marine Introduce New Training System Newport News Shipbuilding NS) and Argent Marine have in- roduced Virtual Environment 'rainer (VET), a new training sys- em which combines personal com- uters with real-life images to Cre- te the "virtual environment" of hipboard operations and mainte- ance. The companies believe it will fill critical need of commercial ship- wners for affordable, realistic, cus- om-designed training of the crews ho maintain and operate ships. Operating a complex vessel, such s a 125,000-cu.-m Liquefied Natu- al Gas carrier, offers plenty of fi- ancial and technical challenges," aid Gary Van Tassel, vice presi- ent of operations, Argent Marine Operations, Inc. "The crew's ability to effectively and economically oper- ate the ship and keep it on-line is a make-it-or-break-it proposition for the owner of a multi-million (dollar) ship." "Our training system uses a readily available personal computer, loaded with the actual images of the shipboard environment, to simulate the systems and situations the crew will face in an interactive fashion." Scott Stabler, Newport News Shipbuilding's director of Integrated Logistic Support, said that the key to the success of the VET is the combined experience in shipbuild- ing and ship operation that the two companies have to offer. "We know how to build good ships and we know what it takes to oper- ate them effectively," said Mr. Sta- bler. VET is designed to allow the ship- owner to get a custom-designed training system that shows the ac- tual equipment configurations aboard the ship whose crew will be trained. This, in turn, means simulation of the critical operational proce- dures, casualty scenarios, reference drawings and record-keeping aboard that specific ship type. The heart of the system is NNS's proprietary, Microsoft Windows-based interac- tive software program known as TourMagic. For more information on VET Circle 119 on Reader Service Card Containerships Target Of New Engine Development New Sulzer Diesel Ltd. devel- oped a larger-bore low-speed diesel engine specifically for the new gen- eration of larger, faster containerships. The Sulzer RTA96C will be introduced at an output of 7,465 bhp/cylinder (5,490 kW/cylin- der) at 100 rpm. The engine is to be built in configurations with up to 12 cylinders. The bore diameter of 960mm has been determined, through technical evaluation and market reviews, to be the optimum size for the new containerships with service speeds of around 25 knots or faster, the engine maker said. For more information on New Sulzer Circle 128 on Reader Service Card Parameters of Sulzer RTA96C Bore (mm) 960 Stroke (mm) 2,50 Power output bhp/cyl 7,465 kW/cyl 5,490 rpm 10 BMEP, bar 18.2 Mean piston speed, m/s 8.33 Complete Marine Refrigeration Systems Air Conditioning Compressor and Chiller Units Reefer Cargo Box Installation/Repair Whatever Your Application It Pays To Contact ADRICK MARINE CORPORATION CALL US To Put ADRICK'S INNOVATION To Work For You • Ships Air Conditioning Units Walk-in coolers and freezers Portable reefer storage units Portable A/C dockside systems Control room dehumidification systems Self contained A/C uprights and compacts Fan coil units Fiber glass panels with wire mesh Ship stores refrigeration unit Reefer cargo box doors Door gaskets ADRICK MARINE CORPORATION 141D Central Avenue Farmingdale, NY 11735 Call (800) 326-ADRICK (516)420-4747 FAX: (516) 420-4750 ADRICK COOLING CORPORATION Circle 201 on Reader Service Card CUT YOUR COSTS ABOVE AND BELOW THE DECK UNIFLEX RMVA Remote Mechanical Valve Actuators Deck Boxes & Remote Operators Available in 5, 150 and 250 turns of indication Flexible Shaft A single dia., high-tensile, stainless steel flexible shaft assembly Output Gear Box Cyclo gearing, extreme load capacity up to 333 ft. lbs. output torque; complete system ratios of 2:1, 4:1, 6:1, 9:1 and 15:1 Valve Couplings Standard, quick-disconnect type NAVSEA design Less means more. Less weight (up to 40% less than other remote operat- ing gear systems) and less complex installation (single-shaft design) mean more speed, greater payloads and more cost savings (maintenance, repair and opera- tion) for your company. And, our system is remarkably efficient. With as little as 50 ft. lbs. of input you can generate as much as 333 ft. lbs. output torque. Tested, tried and true. All components are heat resistant, noncorro- sive. Shock- and Vibe-tested. Plus, the Uniflex system is flame tested to API-607 and submergence tested to MIL-STD-81OE. Our growing list of satisfied customers speaks for itself—call for references. Free literature. For more information on Uniflex RMVA, contact our Valve Control Products team today. €111011 MANUFACTURING PO Box 773 Telephone (607)772-0404 Binghamton, NY 13902 Fax (607)772-1358 Circle 239 on Reader Service Card April, 1995 35
