Schiff_enII_doc

Dampflokomotiv- und Maschinenfabrik DLM AG
Modern type marine steam engines with remote control
⇒ same number of personnel on steam and motor ships!
Today most of the passengers on inland water vessels are tourists. For them the trip itself is as
important as the destination. Thus it has to be attractive and a great experience. There are many
types of ships, but the classic paddle-steamers are very likely the most attractive vessels and as
such are very popular with their passengers. The balanced form results in a harmonic silhouette
which conquer the onlookers hearts. The passengers appreciate the smooth journey which is
typical for the paddle-steamers. The decks offer a large number of seats, both open and covered.
Those who want to bask in the sun can live up to their intentions as well as those who prefer to
stay in the shade. The fresh air can be enjoyed without the smell of a diesel engine. Stylish
lounges invite passengers to a good meal in appealing surroundings. The soft whisper of the steam
engine allows an open engine room skylight on the main deck. There is a great fascination from
the shiny engine and its straight forward design, which clearly shows the power transmission from
the cranks to the paddle-wheels. Information shields near the engine answer the questions of the
not so technically minded passenger.
Paddle-steamers are so popular that many navigation companies accept the higher running costs
of those ageing paddlers because they generate at the same time great publicity and more
income. Almost all the withdrawn paddle-steamers have been re-commissioned and there still is an
increasing demand for more. Taking this into account and having already successfully built modern
steam locomotives we have decided to design and build modern marine steam (piston) engines as
well. In analogy to the steam locomotives the use of innovative modern technology helps to
increase the efficiency and profitability. An automatically controlled boiler combined with a
remotely controlled steam engine allow to operate a paddle-steamer with the same number of
personnel like a motor-ship. Modern steam technology was used when the Lake of Geneva paddleship "Montreux" has been refitted (its diesel-electric drive has been replaced by a new steam
engine) and everybody can see that the idea works.
please turn over
650 kW steam engine of the paddle steamer “Montreux” built in 2000 admired by passengers surrounding the open viewing gallery
Project of a vertical 300 kW steam engine for screw steamers
Types and
Dimensions
Power:
Number of cylinders
Diameter
Stroke
Nominal speed
Vertical engines for
screw steamers
300 kW
2
280 mm
400 mm
240 min-1
Other types of engines on request.
Gertrudstrasse 17
CH-8400 Winterthur
Tel. +41 52 368 21 00
Fax +41 52 368 21 10
Project of an inclined 300 kW steam engine for paddle steamers
Inclined piston engines for paddle steamers
300 kW
2
410 mm
800 mm
60 min-1
650 kW
2
560 mm
1200 mm
51 min-1
1000 kW
3
560 mm
1200 mm
51 min-1
Stand:10.12.06
http://www.dlm-ag.ch
e-mail: [email protected]