A New Proposal Method for Estimation of Tug Boat Dimensions Walid Bahgat* and Mohamed Abdel-Aziz* College of Maritime Transport & Technology Arab Academy for Science & Technology and Maritime Transport ABSTRACT There are many methods available to find out the principal dimensions of tug boats. However, due to the remarkable development of such vessels during the last decades, such methods have become out of date. Therefore, it was necessary to find out new statistics for most new modern ships that actually exist or under construction, in order to develop design charts for estimating the principal dimensions of tug boats. Such charts will be of great help in the preliminary design stage of such vessels. Key words: Tug boats, Design chart, Ocean-going tug, Coastal tugs, Harbour tugs, Ship stability. Nomenclature: C = 7:25 for freighters with trial speed of V = 15:5–18:5 kn Cb = block coefficient CD = dead weight coefficient = V g.L = Froude number L pp = length between perpendiculars (m) V = speed (knots) dwt = dead weight (ton) = gravitational acceleration (m/sec2) g = sea water density (ton/m3) = displacement (ton) = volume of displacement (m3) Fn Introduction Modern tugs are capable of meeting the requirements of the shipping industry in harbour, deep sea, and towage, salvage operations. Floating docks, dredgers, have been towed over vast distances and the modern oil rigs are taken to their location, all by tugs. In general, tugs may be classified according to ocean-going and salvage, coastal, harbour and river (R.Munro-Smith, 1975). The basic requirements for all tugs are stability under all conditions of operations, maneuverability, and adequate towing power. The tug efficiency depends on the percentage of power the vessel can transmit through a tow-rope to another vessel. In order to tow successfully, a tug must be highly maneuverable. One arrangement that provides a tug with maneuverability is to have its propeller encased in a swiveling ring which acts as a rudder-the kort propulsion nozzle. Another form of propeller is the Voith Schneider type where the propeller blades are vertical. These two fittings alone have created a high standard of maneuverability. The controllable pitch propeller and bridge control of the propelling machinery are now almost standard installations on tugs. *Lecturer, Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport Ocean-going and salvage tugs must be capable of spending long periods at sea. Their main characteristics are high power, typical sea-going qualities, displacement and radius of action. Coastal tugs are generally of short dimensions and of medium power, i.e. the length between 30 and 40 m and the power from about 1100 to 2200 KW. They have a free speed in the region 12 to 13 knots and a bollard pull of 25 to 30 tons. It has good sheer forward and is fitted with forecastle. Large freeing ports and numerous scuppers are installed since the tugs are required to operate in coastal water that is considerably rougher than the sheltered waters of harbors. These tugs are also designed for good free running speed and equipped with fire and salvage pumps, which are necessary to provide salvage services. Harbour and river tugs are restricted to a length which is generally less than 30 m and their power is in the region of 1000 KW. The normal duty of these vessels comprises assistance to large vessels when they are docking and undocking, and ship-handling in rivers. The tug and towboat are vessels that provide propulsive power as an auxiliary motive force for a specific purpose or for a combination of uses in waterborne transportation systems. Some uses of tugs are: to assist other larger, less maneuverable vessels in docking and escorting to and from the open sea through crowded hazardous inland waters; to provide detachable propulsive power for non-self propelled vessels; to push massive integrated river tows; to pull large ocean tows. Some considerations that affect the design of a tug are based on the need for the following: a watertight under water buoyant body; restrictions and modifications due to trade, such as operating draft and fuel capacity; a maximum height of superstructure above the water line; shape of the fore body; superstructure limitations, e.g., length of deckhouse; any auxiliary deck power needed; stowage for consumable and expendable gear; living accommodations and any hotel services provided. (EDWARD M.BRADY, 1977) Tug Boat Design Starting Point The following basic requisites have to be considered in evolving a fundamental design pattern for a tug, whether it is used for ocean, harbor or inland two purposes: 1. The main propulsion engine and auxiliary machinery should be capable of providing maximum power, when towing or pushing under full load or light load condition. 2. The engine has to have fast transient response in maneuvering starting from zero to full power. 3. The machinery must be completely reliable under all conditions of operation with minimum time lost due to breakdown. 4. The hull must be strongly built and heavy enough to utilize the contained horsepower. This is considered as a great important in ocean tugs. The vessel must be rugged enough to withstand heavy usage with a minimum wear and tear to hull and appurtenances. 5. The vessel in towing condition has to be readily manoeuvrable and capable of executing sharp turns within a minimum radius. 6. In conjunction with its manoeuvrability, the tug should possess favourable stability characteristics under all condition of loading. In addition to being able to ride easily in heavy seas, the tug must also resist any adverse stability condition imposed upon it by towing. 7. The tug must be economical to operate. Operating costs must be kept at a minimum include fuel, crew wages, maintenance, fitting out and insurance. The good manoeuvring is one of the most important considerations taken into account in tug designed. The design factors, singly and in combination tend to improve or impede manoeuvring are hull form, propulsive power, propeller and rudder. In addition, the location of two engines, “H” bitts and tow hooks greatly affect manoeuvrability. Generally, it is desirable to locate the centre of buoyancy at approximately amidships or slightly aft, which is a condition difficult to attain in design because of the unusually fine form of the after body, a form that is necessary to provide a full flow of water to the propeller. It is preferred to locate the towing connection at a point as near as possible to the centre of buoyancy or slightly aft. This is to minimize the force tending to adversely affect steering control. These forces work in a couple; the propeller force opposed to towline pull. The main dimensions of tug boat estimate many of its characteristics, e.g., stability, power requirements and even economic efficiency. Therefore determining the main dimensions and form ratios is particularly important phase in the overall design. In determining the main dimensions for a new tug, guidance can be taken from similar tug boats for which basic details are known. This is known as a "basic tug" and must be similar in type, size and speed to the new tug. When a tug owner makes an initial enquiry, he usually gives the designer six basic items of information: type of tug, deadweight, required service speed, route on which the new tug will be operate, class and flag. Estimation of the light weight of the new tug boat is the first step for the naval architect. This can be done by knowing the dead weight coefficient which is the ratio between deadweight and displacement. (BARRAS, 2004) The second step in preliminary design stage is to determine the length of the new tug boat. The resulting length provides the basis for finding the other main dimensions. The following formulae are the traditional methods to determine the length of a new ship, Schneekluth’s: Lpp 0.3 V 0.3 3.2 Ayre: Cb 0.5 , (0.145 ) 0.5 Fn L V 3 . 33 1 . 67 , 1 L 3 2 1 V 3, LC V 2 Posdunine: VÖlker's: L 1 3.5 4.5 V g 3 1 3 Cube Root Format: 1 dwt L 2 B 3 B T L Cb C D Knowing the length of the new tug boat the other main dimensions can be determined through detailed calculations regarding buoyancy, stability, flooding, statutory freeboard, powering,…..etc. Proposed Design Charts For New Ship's Length It is difficult to say that the lengths determined for current new tug boats using the above mentioned methods are still optimum. That is because technology and economy may be changed. Therefore it is necessary to obtain such formulae based on statistics data for modern existing tug boats. This job was done in this thesis for the purpose of picking up new formulae for determining the length as well as other main dimensions for new tug boats. For this purpose the main particulars of about one hundred existing tug boats were collected and analyzed. The results of such analysis are presented in the form of group of formulae for determining the length of a new tug boat (L) as a function of tug boat bollard pull which is one of the important characteristics of tug boats. The standard for judging a tug’s ability is usually based on its “bollard pull”. This is the thrust in pounds or in kilograms delivered by the engine under static conditions (pulling against a dock or other fixed structure). Bollard pull is an acceptable criterion for judging a tug’s capability in some respects, but there are other factors that must be considered when evaluating a tug’s suitability for ship work. These include its maneuverability, stability, and backing power. (GEORGE H. REID, 1975) Table (1) presents 32 samples of a group of tug boats, where the lengths range from about 20 m to 60 m, with a bollard pull range from about 10 tons to 65 tons. Table (1): Tug boats Characteristics No 1 2 3 4 TUG NAME MOAWEN 3&5 MOAWEN 4&8 MOAWEN 6&7 ELSHEKH ZAYED Length(L) m Breadth (B) m 32.8 9.5 31.6 8.6 32.83 9.5 32.8 9.5 5 ANTAR 46 12 6 MARED & SHAHM 50 12 7 SALAM 5 35 11 8 SALAM 35 11 9 A.BAHGAT 35 11 10 FAHD 34.4 9.57 52.7 11 53.47 11 53.3 11.6 55.9 12.25 55.77 12.25 55.77 12.25 11 12 13 14 15 16 MARIDIVE 3 MARIDIVE 4 MARIDIVE 5 MARIDIVE 7 MARIDIVE 8 MARIDIVE 9 Depth (D) m Draught (T) m Bollard Pull ton 4.5 3.21 43 4.3 2.7 30 4.5 4.3 42 4.5 3.3 39 4.4 5 50 4.4 5 60 3.95 5 50 3.95 5 40 3.95 5 40 4.5 3.8 36 3.95 3.35 18.7 3.95 3.35 34 4.6 4 40 4.6 4.05 63 4.6 4.05 63 4.57 4.05 65 17 MARIDIVE 94 55.47 11.6 18 MZ 104 56.39 12.19 19 ocean drum 57.7 12.2 20 ahmos 26.2 8.3 21 abu el abbas 40.5 9 22 dekhela 30 8.5 23 yousef elserafy 22.5 6.5 24 BASEL 2 35 11 25 tradewind service 31.91 9.14 26 janus 24.28 8.52 27 w.h.parr 20.12 8 28 bugsier 1 27.1 8.8 29 karl 28.75 9.1 30 maridive 519 59.25 14.95 31 bugsier 8 34.64 9.3 32 greatham cross 28.28 8.8 According to the above statistic for the tug boats, four charts can be represented showing the different relationships between the main dimensions. Figure (1) shows the relation between the breadth (B) and the length (L) of tug boats, where Figure (2) represents the relation between the depth (D) 4.88 3.86 55 4.27 3.65 39.4 4.5 3.9 53 4.5 3.15 20 4.5 3.84 30 4.3 3.6 25 3.8 1.8 10 3.95 5 40 4.39 3.9 33.3 4.3 3 12 3.66 2.82 19.8 3.6 4.8 29.2 3.65 4.75 35.5 6.1 4.95 60 4 5.6 42.6 3.55 4.8 30 and the length (L) of tug boats. Similarly, Figure (3) shows the relation between the draft (T) and the length (L) of tug boats, where Figure (4) shows the relation between the bollard pull and the length (L) of tug boats. 16 14 12 B (m) 10 8 6 4 2 0 15 25 35 45 55 65 L (m) Figure (1): Relation between the breadth (B) and the length (L) 7 6 D (m) 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 L (m) Figure (2): Relation between the depth (D) and the length (L) 6 5 3 2 1 0 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 L (m) Figure (3): Relation between the draft (T) and the length (L) 70 60 BOLLARD PULL (TON) T (m) 4 50 40 30 20 10 0 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 L (m) Figure (4): the relation between the bollard pull and the length (L) Analysing of these charts, the following formulae may be obtained: B = 0.127 L + 5.245 D = 0.0239 L + 3.306 T = 0.0135 L + 3.398 B.PULL = 0.852 L + 5.153 (1) (2) (3) (4) Proposed Design Method for Preliminary Estimating of Main Dimensions of New tug boats The following steps are proposed to determine the main dimensions of a new tug boat: 1- Knowing the bollard pull required to be carried by the new tug one can find the approximate length for such a tug using the suitable formula (4). 2- The other main dimensions breadth "B", depth "D" and draught "T", are determined using formulae (1), (2) and (3), respectively. 3- It must be noticed that the above obtained main dimensions are preliminary values and to be rechecked during the design procedure to reach the final design. (WATSON, 1998) Conclusions The main dimensions decide many of ship's characteristics, e.g., stability, hold capacity, power requirements and even economic efficiency. Therefore determining the main dimensions is a particularly important phase in the overall design procedure. A quick method based on statistical analysis of the data of existing tug boats of different sizes has been proposed and represented in simple formulae ready for use. The results obtained by the proposed method were fair enough and compatible with real figures than those obtained by other design methods. References 1. Munro-Smith, R.(1975), Merchant ship types, Marine Media Management Limited 2. REID, GEORGE H.(1975), Ship handling with tugs, Cornell Maritime Press, centreville, maryland . 3. BARRAS, C.B (2004), Ship Design and Performance for Masters and Mates. Amsterdam: ELSEVIER 4. Schneekluth, H. (1998), Ship Design for Efficiency, Economy\ H. Schneekluth and V. Bertram BH, 2nd ed. 5. WATSON, DAVID G.M. (1998), Practical Ship Design.-Amsterdam:ELSEVIER BRADY, EDWARD M. (1977), TUGS, TOWBOATS AND TOWING, Cornell Maritime Press, INC., Cambridge, Maryland. 6. مستخلص هناك طرق كثيره ٍاليجاد االبعاد الرئيسيه ولكن نظرا للتقدم الهائل والمستمر.للقاطرات فاٍن،لمثل هذه القاطرات خالل السنوات الماضيه ولذلك كان من.هذه الطرق اصبحت قديمه الضروري عمل اٍحصائيات جديده للقاطرات الحديثه الموجوده فعال في الخدمه وتلك التي تحت ٍاالنشاء وذلك حتي يمكن اٍستنباط منحنيات تصميميه حديثه لتعيين األبعاد الرئيسيه مثل هذه المنحنيات لها فائده كبيره في.للقاطرات االبتدائي لهذه النوعيه من ٍ مرحلة التصميم .السفن