Winch testing requirements
Thursday, July 21, 2016
4:59 PM
Illustration Descripti
Identification tags
The first step is to check the various iden
winch - Winch type, Serial number, Manu
motor type, Motor number.
Gear backlash measurement
The gap (backlash) between the two gea
and pinion) is measured in this test. For
placed on a tooth on the pinion wheel (c
motor) and the motor is turned. After on
pinion contacts that of the gear wheel th
thickness corresponding to the gap betw
thickness is measured using a vernier ca
design specification.
In this example the design backlash is 0.
measured thickness is in the range of 0.
Load checking
The winch is rated for a particular loa
is simulated using a weights attached
vertically. The arrangement is shown
the total load on the winch, we must
sheave, . Considering there are thre
and the total weight (W) is related by
In this case,
total weight = 2070 + 2
2028 + 2038 + 246 + 243 + 375 (be
= 0.98
F = 15099 / 0.98 = 160
Speed checking
The winch is rated for a particular speed
checked with load of 16 T (16042 Kg) on
made on the wire rope at a distance of 2
the rope and the time between when the
second mark crossed the rod is measure
From the time (T) the speed in meters pe
T.
In this example the rated speed is 15 m/
as 7.45 sec. So the speed = 120 / 7.45 =
Winch rpm checking
The winch is rated for a particular rpm a
checked for loaded condition and no load
have winches with two speeds. In such c
are conducted: heaving (lower speed, wi
no load), pay out (lower speed, no load),
and pay out (high speed, no load).
The speed is checked up using an rpm g
placed on the warping drum end and the
(see the photo on the left).
In this case for the respective rated spee
rpm for the respective tests (order as ab
10.9, 11.3, 33.2, and 35.1 rpm.
Brake holding test
The brake is the heart of the mooring
and thereby the mooring line at the s
safety device in case the load in the l
rendering and allowing the line to she
MBL or Maximum Breaking Load). For
recommended (OCIMF) setting on the
rope. For new ships this is tested for 8
brakes may deteriorate in service.
Every ship is supplied with a brake te
type brake test kit) to test the brake a
testing kit simulates the load on the l
pressure producing a torque on the w
figure below. For a particular load, the
shown in an example below.
In this example:
Winch capacity : 16 T x 1
Mooring line MBL : 51 T
Brake holding force : Po
MBL)
Drum diameter : Dd = 4
Rope diameter : Dr = 2.8
Effective area of hydraul
Test force moment arm :
Rope PCD : Rpcd = Dd +
Brake torque : Tb = Po x
Force on hydraulic jack :
Therefore required press
(at 80 % MBL) = 230.5 bar
Now the setting is made as per the d
connected on the drum flanges (setu
used to tighten the brake as the brak
respect to the brake nut. The pressur
jack using a manual pump. After the
value (here 230.5 bar), a marking is m
held for a minute and the marking is
slip.
Clutch operation
The clutch is used to engage the drums
in the drum where the clutch slides and
drum turns with the main shaft. The mai
drums (in this case) and one end connec
other to the gear wheel. This gear wheel
connected to the hydraulic motor.
During this test it is checked whether the
that the locking pins to secure the clutch
Turn handle (brake handle) operatio
The brake handle operation is checked fo
Dry running
The mooring winch is subjected to dry ru
minutes. During this time it is checked fo
the gear case. Also the bearings are che
(overheating).
The hydraulic pressure on the test suppl
the electric motor (driving the shore hyd
Conclusion
The outcome of the test has to be noted
be mentioned in the inspection report.
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