TS_Kennedy_Propulsion_Shafting.pdf

TS Kennedy Propulsion Shafting

The following information was derived from various drawings and field measurements. Contractors are to verify all information prior to determining static loads and bearing influences.

Line Shaft and Bearings: There are 8 line shaft bearings manufactured by Western Gear of Everett, Washington. Designed bearing pressure is 35.9 #/sq-in. Line shaft diameter in way of each bearing is 20.875 inch. Each line shaft bearing surface length is 28 inch.

Journal surface speed is 500 fpm @ 92 rpm.

Tailshaft and Bearings: The tailshaft consists of a forward and aft bearing. The tailshaft diameter in way of the forward bearing is 24.062” and rests on a 24 inch long bearing surface. The tailshaft in way of the aft bearing is 24 inch in diameter and rests on a 6 ft long bearing surface.

Bull Gear Shaft and Bearings: The bull gear (2nd reduction gear) is manufactured by DeLaval. It is supported by a forward and an aft bearing. Design bearing pressure is 163 #/sq-in. Each bearing diameter is 22 inch and each bearing length is 18 inch.