Engineering

General

• Cruising Speed: 9.7 knots
• Range: 1,200 nmi
• Power: 750 shp
• Fuel Capacity: 12,800 gal.
• Endurance: 9 days
• Endurance Constraint: Water
• Fuel Consumtion: 50 gal./hr.
• Fuel Type: #2 diesel

Propulsion Plant

• Main Propulsion
  • Type: Geared Diesel
  • Quantity: 2
  • Manufacturer: Caterpillar
  • Rated power (each): 375 hp
• Auxiliary Propulsion
  • Type: Through Hull Bow Thruster
  • Quantity: 1
  • Manufacturer: General Electric
  • Drive: Electric
  • Rated Power: 100 hp
• Propellers
  • Type: Fixed pitch
  • Quantity: 2
  • Diameter: 5.0 ft.
  • Blades: 4

Freshwater System

• Storage capacity: 9,000 gal.
• Normal consumption: 1,000 gal/day
• Evaporators: None

Pollution Control

• Sewage Waste Control
  • Type: Aerobic Bacterial
  • Manufacturer: St. Louis Ship
  • Holding Capacity: 2,000 gal.
• Oily Waste Control
  • Type: Oily water separator
  • Manufacturer: Harco
  • Capacity: 4 gpm

Electrical System

• Ship Service Generator
  • Quantity: 2
  • Manufacturer: Caterpillar
  • Output Voltage: 450 VAC, 60 Hz, 3Ø
  • Power Rating: 100 hp
• Electrical Service
  • 450 VAC, 3Ø
  • 220 VAC, 1Ø
  • 110 VAC, 1Ø
  • Power isolation protection for scientific equipment.
  • Uninteruptable Power System

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•  Updated: February 19, 2002