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INTRODUCTION
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Veth Propulsion has always invested
veth-jet
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
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An additional advantage of the horizontally mounted
propeller is that also when the ship is sailing the Veth-Jet
still develops a considerable thrust. Because of the upwards
pressure of the water the propeller keeps drawing up
water much longer than for example a tunnel thruster.
Veth Propulsion has made a model test in which case the
thrust remained equal up to 10 knots.
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
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The Veth-Jet can be driven, which ever is
desired, by a diesel engine, electric motor or
Diesel driven
Driving possibilities
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There are several electrically driven executions. The revolutions
SCHEDULE FREQUENCY DRIVEN VETH-JET can be controlled by means of a frequency converter, an electrical
shaft or by means of a rotary resistance.
In the schedule on the left an example of a Veth-Jet with a frequency
switch control controlled e-motor is shown. In this situation the same frequency
panel
converter is also used to control a loading pump of a tanker.
generator set
When the generator, during bow thruster use, does not have to drive
any other consumers then an electric shaft drive can be an option.
Frequency
converter This is an economically interesting solution in which the revolutions
are controlled by the diesel engine of the generator set.
Veth Propulsion has a great expertise and experience with all these
systems and can advise the best solution for every situation.
Cargo pump
control
box
Veth-jet
bow thruster
Electrically driven
Hydraulically driven
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The rock solid and thought through
All rotating parts air oil bath lubricated so that the installation
requires a minimum of maintenance. The Veth-Jet has a long
life time with a minimum amount of wear because every
Veth-Jet is designed with high safety factors.
PRODUCT PROFILE
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There are many reasons to choose a Veth-Jet bow thruster.
The main reasons are:
Strong qualities:
• Fast steering time in about 6 to 7 seconds from PS to SB.
• Solid integrated 70:1 worm wheel for steering.
• Compact oil bath lubricated gearbox.
• Possibility to steer with full propeller rpm.
• Hydraulic pump for steering built on gearbox.
• Requires a minimum of maintenance.
• Solid construction, so long lifetime.
Advantages:
• Maximum thrust at minimum draught.
• The propeller turns in 1 direction (maximum efficiency).
• Gives thrust during sailing.
• No protruding parts under the vessel.
• The 3 and 4 channel system can also be used as auxiliary
propulsion or brake.
• High thrust: about 11 kg./kW.
• No reverse clutch is required.
• Possibility to change propeller without docking.
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Applications
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Applications
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The standard range of Veth-Jets consists of over 50
executions which is adequate for most applications.
When a customer however has additional wishes
we can also design on a project basis.
On the picture on the left e.g. a Veth-Jet can be
seen which was supplied to the American Navy.
Special features of this unit are a built in hydraulic
clutch and a mechanical emergency steering which were
added to the standard design. But also tailor made trainings can be
arranged by Veth Propulsion at our factory or on location.
SPECIALS
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Controls
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VETH-JET V EXECUTION
For situations in which there is no space for a horizontal driving motor also
a vertically driven Veth-Jet can be delivered. This V model can be equipped
with electric and hydraulic motors.
Because of a sophisticated design the height of the unit is limited to a
minimum. Just like the Veth-Jet with the square gearbox the steering worm
wheel and the driving gears are integrated in 1 compact gearbox. The unit is oil
bath lubricated so that no greasing machines are required and maintenance is
kept to a minimum. The gearbox is silent and the unit can be mounted flexibly
when for example applied in a passenger vessel.
ALTERNATIVE EXECUTIONS
Valve Jet
In addition to the Veth-Jet Veth Propulsion has developed a similar
type of bow thruster with a different steering system. The thrust
direction is not diverted by a rotating drum but by big valves
controlled by hydraulic cylinders. This thruster which in many cases
is placed as a stern thruster is built on specification from 1500 hp
to any desired power. The Valve-Jet is extremely suitable for ships
which are connected to a Dynamic Positioning System.
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The Veth-Jet can also be delivered with a Gondola. This mainly is used
for vessels like barges and crane ships. The Veth-Jet is built together
completely with engine in a tailor made Gondola. Also attachments like
a cooler for the engine, hydraulic tank and control box are mounted and
connected. The installation of the thruster is easy and can be done in a
very limited time.
gondel
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