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Construction of the Polar Star A Shipyard View
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National West Coast Meeting
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English
Abstract
This paper summarizes the characteristics and layout of the new U. S. Polar Icebreaker and highlights some of the fabrication problems encountered by the shipyard during the construction. The author deals briefly with the types of steel used, the difficulties of welding due to the types and thicknesses of steel and the abnormal amounts of non-destructive testing used to prove the product free from defects in construction. The machinery selection is discussed including the controls, the versatility of component operation, and the layout. The unusual preparations for launching are discussed including some statistical data from the launch.
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Citation
Nodell, W., "Construction of the Polar Star A Shipyard View," SAE Technical Paper 750717, 1975, https://doi.org/10.4271/750717.Also In
References
- Melberg L. C. “The Design of Polar Icebreakers” SNAME 1970
- O'Neil D. A. “Marine Gas Turbine Engine Systems - Viable Propulsion Plants for Certain Shipboard Applications” SNAME San Diego Section Sept. 1971
- Finizio A. F. “USCG Polar Star - Combination of a Diesel Electric Propulsion Plant With a Geared Gas Turbine Boost Plant” ASME 1973
- Johnson F. W. Stasiowski C. “The Control Systems for the U. S. Coast Guard Icebreaker Propulsion Plant” ASME 1973
- Kaetzel David M. Cdr. “Principal Design Features of the New Coast Guard Icebreaker” ASNE April 1971