Thrustmaster of Texas Equipment
Tunnel Thrusters – Electric Motor or Diesel Engine Driven
Thrustmaster geared L-drive tunnel thrusters, 150 hp (100 kW) to 5,000 hp (3,500 kW), tunnel diameters 30–136 in. (762–3,455 mm). Fixed-pitch NiAl bronze propeller, electric or diesel drive, joystick controls. Some models ABS type approved.
Description
Thrustmaster geared tunnel thrusters produce lateral thrust for slow-speed manoeuvring and for dynamic positioning under extreme loads in offshore service. They use fixed-pitch propellers in an L-drive configuration and are driven by a variable-speed electric motor or a diesel engine.
Technical data
- Power: 150 hp (100 kW) to 5,000 hp (3,500 kW)
- Tunnel diameter: 30 in. (762 mm) to 136 in. (3,455 mm)
- Example: 30TT150ML, 100 kW, 762 mm tunnel, nominal thrust 16 kN, weight 363 kg (aluminium) or 544 kg (carbon steel)
- Example: 42TT400ML, 300 kW, 1,066 mm tunnel, nominal thrust 43 kN
- ABS Type Approval for the 30 in. mechanical L-drive (150 and 200 hp) and 42 in. mechanical L-drive (400 hp) models
Drive options
- Bi-directional electric motor with VFD, mounted horizontally or vertically to suit the space available
- Diesel engine with marine gear
- Supplied with motors and drives, or made to fit a motor supplied by the customer or shipyard
Components
- Four-blade, symmetrical, fixed-pitch propeller cast in nickel aluminium bronze
- Propeller shaft seals in a 316 stainless steel seal housing with rope guard and bi-directional line cutters
- Up to and including model 90TT2000ML: no external cooling needed. The unit is fully oil-flooded, with a header tank above the waterline that has level and temperature indicators, a LOW/HIGH level switch and a sight glass
- Larger models: a skid-mounted lube oil circulation system (screw pump, filter and heat exchanger), included in the scope of supply
Remote controls
- Bridge panel with friction-held joystick (centre detent) and LCD display
- Built-in ECU gives proportional thrust from zero to full rpm, port and starboard
- Emergency stop, alarms, control transfer between multiple panels, VFD status logic and optional DP system interface
Selection notes
- At 3 knots of vessel speed a tunnel thruster may lose up to 25% of its thrust, and at 7 knots it may produce only half of rated thrust
- The tunnel must be deep enough below the waterline to avoid air ingestion
- On shallow-draft vessels, two or more smaller thrusters can be installed side by side
Specifications
| Model | Motor HP | Motor kW | Input RPM | Outside Tunnel Diameter in. | Outside Tunnel Diameter mm | Nominal Thrust kN | Nominal Thrust tons | Thruster Weight lbs. | Thruster Weight kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30TT150ML-AL | 150 HP | 100 kW | 1800 | 30 in. | 762 mm | 16 kN | 1.6 t | 800 lbs. | 363 kg |
| 30TT150ML-CS | 150 HP | 100 kW | 1800 | 30 in. | 762 mm | 16 kN | 1.6 t | 1200 lbs. | 544 kg |
| 30TT200ML-AL | 200 HP | 150 kW | 1800 | 30 in. | 762 mm | 21 kN | 2.1 t | 800 lbs. | 363 kg |
| 30TT200ML-CS | 200 HP | 150 kW | 1800 | 30 in. | 762 mm | 21 kN | 2.1 t | 1200 lbs. | 544 kg |
| 36TT300ML-AL | 300 HP | 225 kW | 1800 | 36 in. | 914 mm | 32 kN | 4.5 t | 950 lbs. | 431 kg |
| 36TT300ML-CS | 300 HP | 225 kW | 1800 | 36 in. | 914 mm | 32 kN | 3.5 t | 2100 lbs. | 952 kg |
| 42TT400ML-AL | 400 HP | 300 kW | 1800 | 42 in. | 1066 mm | 43 kN | 4.4 t | 1370 lbs. | 621 kg |
| 42TT400ML-CS | 400 HP | 300 kW | 1800 | 42 in. | 1066 mm | 43 kN | 4.4 t | 2600 lbs. | 1179 kg |
| 47TT500ML-CS | 500 HP | 375 kW | 1170 | 47 in. | 1193 mm | 54 kN | 5.5 t | 3650 lbs. | 1655 kg |
| 52TT600ML-CS | 600 HP | 450 kW | 1000 | 52 in. | 1320 mm | 64 kN | 6.5 t | 4800 lbs. | 2177 kg |
| 56TT800ML-CS | 800 HP | 600 kW | 1200 | 56 in. | 1422 mm | 87 kN | 8.9 t | 6700 lbs. | 3039 kg |
| 66TT1000ML-CS | 1000 HP | 750 kW | 1200 | 66 in. | 1676 mm | 108 kN | 11 t | 9500 lbs. | 4309 kg |
| 72TT1250ML-CS | 1250 HP | 930 kW | 1200 | 72 in. | 1828 mm | 134 kN | 13.7 t | 12000 lbs. | 5443 kg |
| 77TT1500ML-CS | 1500 HP | 1100 kW | 1200 | 77 in. | 1955 mm | 165 kN | 16.8 t | 14750 lbs. | 6690 kg |
| 90TT2000ML-CS | 2000 HP | 1500 kW | 900 | 90 in. | 2286 mm | 223 kN | 22.7 t | 24700 lbs. | 11203 kg |
| 104TT2500ML-CS | 2500 HP | 1860 kW | 720 | 104 in. | 2641 mm | 278 kN | 28.3 t | 45500 lbs. | 20638 kg |
| 117TT3000ML-CS | 3000 HP | 2240 kW | 720 | 117 in. | 2971 mm | 335 kN | 34.1 t | 49500 lbs. | 22452 kg |
| 126TT4000ML-CS | 4000 HP | 2980 kW | 720 | 126 in. | 3200 mm | 445 kN | 45.4 t | 75000 lbs. | 34019 kg |
| 136TT5000ML-CS | 5000 HP | 3730 kW | 720 | 136 in. | 3454 mm | 557 kN | 56.8 t | 96200 lbs. | 43635 kg |
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