Design concepts of propulsion systems
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Twin engine package - Twin gear
Multi-belt transmission
The twin engine package over one marine gear is a
concept used by Volvo Penta over a period of time.
The concept is based of the utilisation of the com-
monality of two high volume produced high speed
marine diesel engines power over the twin marine
gear to one common propellershaft. The twin gears
are available from a limited number of manufacturers
for fixed and controllable pitch propellers.
Volvo Penta does not market these gears as a marine
engine package. If this application concept is consid-
ered attractive, further information and support can
be acquired from Volvo Penta Sales Organisation.
Another transmission concept is the multi- belt utilis-
ing a number of diesel engines driving a common
shaft to a remote marine gear. The engines in this ap-
plication are normally disengagable by a clutch. The
concept is proven very functional to obtain the total
power requirement beyond the conventional single or
twin installation. The system can theoretically operate
a marine gear for either a fixed or a controllable pitch
propeller. Volvo Penta does not market this concept
as a whole but could provide considerable know-how
through the sales organisation if this system solution
is considered.
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