1. Marine Safety Requirements IPS 1050 and ”IPS 900MC”
Tom Tveitan

2. Base for IPS 1050 and ”IPS 900MC”
United Nations
IMO
SOLAS
HSC 2000 Code
International Code of Safety for High Speed Craft, 2000 Det Norske Veritas´Rules for Classification of High Speed and Light Craft
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3. Safety philosofy - Steering
Each IPS unit have a main steering gear
A single failure in one system shall not affect the other system
If one failing the vessel operable with remaining driveline(s)
Failing IPS steering gear can be adjusted manually for a centre position and engage fwd / reverse thrust
Marine Commercial
May 2012

4. Safety philosofy – control system
Control stations
A single failure in one driveline shall not effect the other driveline
If one control unit fails on a control station (effecting one driveline) - continue with remaining driveline(s) or - transfer station and regain control again on both drivelines
Marine Commercial
May 2012

5. The Electronic Vessel Control System ”EVC”
Propulsion control
Steering
Joystick
CAN (Fault tolerant)
Dual power feed & distribution
Electrical separation between drivelines
Single failure shall not affect the other driveline
The vessel shall be operable with one driveline out of service
Autopilot interface
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6. Type Approval Certificates for a complete IPS 1050 installation
The IPS1050 is approved for installation in classified vessels with: DNV notations PATROL, YACHT, CREW, LC NAVAL and BARGE. Vessel classified but machinery type approved.
- and non-classified vessels where the type approvals are accepted by the national marine administration.
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7. Type Approval Certificates for a complete IPS 1050 installation
EVC
EMS
IPS 3
ENGINE D13-800
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8. Engine D13-800 Type Approval M-11454
Volvo Rating group R3 R4 R5
Mean Indicated pressure (bar)
24.3
27.6
30.7
Max. cylinder pressure (bar)
193
190
200
Rated power
700 hp
800 hp
900 hp
Engine speed
2300 rpm
Issued for propulsion based on Volvo Penta Duty Ratings (R3, R4 and R5)
Cover combination with IPS3 i.e. torsional vibration calcultion is approved
The engine control system type EMS to be type approved by DNV
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9. EMS Type Approval A-12578
EMS 2.2 D13
Engine Management System
With sensors PM
Power Module
For redundant power supply
SDU
Shut Down Unit
For independent safety system
Issued for Engine Safety, Control and Alarm System
Product Certificate is not required
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10. Thruster IPS 3 Type Approval M-11454
Duty
Gear ratio
Power
Engine Speed
Engine type
Continous (all vessel types)
1,88
720 hp
2300 rpm
D13
Continous (DNV notations PATROL,YACHT,CREW…)
800 hp
VP Rating 4
VP Rating 5
900 hp
Steerable thruster for main propulsion with counter rotating propellers, electro-mechanical steering gear, built in clutch and reversing gear.
TAC also include: - Drive shafts between engine and thruster - Aluminium ring for mounting IPS
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11. EVC Type Approval A-12074
Remote Control System, Propulsion, Thruster and Steering with type designation
Electronic Vessel Control System ”EVC”
EVC system is intended for use only in multi-propulsion plants installations
for High Speed, Light Craft vessels with length less than 30m
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12. EVC Type Approval A-12074 The type approved EVC features:
Defined control stations i.e. local station, main station and remote stations with priorities
Station transfer with ”transfer under way”
Extended alarm handling with steering gear display
Independent rudder angle sensor
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13. Development for the ”IPS 900MC”
Cover additional types of vessels with: - extended service life according to Volvo Penta rating 3 - deliver with product certificate for engine, IPS 3 and EVC system
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