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Just thought I'd share if anyones interested. Today I got to know what 30,000HP at the tip of my finger tips feels like. I was running the 900lb steam plant as the ship maneuvered to the dock in Puerto Rico. We have a camera pointing at the stack to see the exhaust gases from the boiler. I could see through the camera that we were right alongside the pier when I got the full astern order. That was interesting. Before we got to the dock I had to resist the temptation to crank it up like how I ride my motorcycle. It would get me fired but it would sure be fun. You can't wind it up too much because you might snap that 3ft diameter steel shaft. Thought you fellow motorheads might appreciate that.
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United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY
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Aye, Capt, If I give her any more the dylithium crystals will explode!
Hope your having fun in the new port, HobbyMan!Ray Matteis
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Hey, Hobbyman!
Well now I'm jealous! 30,000 HP! COOOOL!
Snapping a 3' diameter steel shaft??? NOW THAT IS POWER!
Some guys get all the cool jobs...
Have fun, Matey... and take it easy on that particular throttle! LOL
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Awesome man, got any pics of this row boat you speak of?
You should take a sharpie and mark in right above full power on the throttle, XSessive.
I worked for a company that makes large industrial compressors for petrol industry and our largest compressor was 40,000 HP and had a ~30' long crank. ...cant remember dia.
Last edited by WMarshy; 04-02-2010, 10:47 PM.'79 XS11 F
Stock except K&N
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Stock, no title.
'84 Chevy K-10 "Big Blue"
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"What they do have is an implacable, unrelenting presence and movement that bespeaks massive power lurking behind paint and chrome. They don't wail like a screeching ninja, the don't rumble like a harley. They just growl like a spactic, stressed out badger waiting to rip your face off and eat your soul." Trainzz~RIP~Comment
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Hey HobbyMan,
is that 30,000 HP turning a 3 foot dia shaft at 300 rpm
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more like 120 rpm or thereabouts I should have some good pics of the plant as soon as I get back to the mainland
United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY
If I can do it at 18 yrs old, anyone can
"You know something, You can't polish a turd"
"What are you rebelling against", "Well, what do you got?"
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The burning Question I have is:
How much torque does 30,000hp at 120 rpm translate to??? Probably enough if converted to a catapalt, it would throw my bike from St. Louis to OK and land in Tod's lap, or pointing the other direction, right in Fred's side car, car. Well just a thought anyway. A flight of fancy one might say, or a flight of fantacy maybe? I am starting to mumble to myself so I had better sign off and get another cup of coffee.
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Well, sorry I couldn't post a lot, My internet is slow in Puerto Rico.
http://s115.photobucket.com/albums/n...%20El%20Morro/
The big white thing is the low pressure turbine. The High pressure turbine is much smaller and sits adjacent to it. There is a pic of the turbine generator also. I had some really cool pics of the boilers as well but I couldn't upload them. Its hard to appreciate the size of the boilers because the engine room is built around them. AnywaysUnited States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY
If I can do it at 18 yrs old, anyone can
"You know something, You can't polish a turd"
"What are you rebelling against", "Well, what do you got?"
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HA! Thats just a baby turbine. I work in a Nuclear power plan that has a 1200 MW generator. Now that is a sight to see! I wish I could post pictures but that would get me in big trouble. Thanks for sharing man.
To give you an idea, the bolts that hold together the two halfs of our turbine cases are ~2-2.5" diameter bolts!Last edited by WMarshy; 04-09-2010, 03:03 PM.'79 XS11 F
Stock except K&N
'79 XS11 SF
Stock, no title.
'84 Chevy K-10 "Big Blue"
GM 350, Muncie SM465, NP208, GM 10 Bolt with 3.42gears turnin 31x10.5 Baja Claws
"What they do have is an implacable, unrelenting presence and movement that bespeaks massive power lurking behind paint and chrome. They don't wail like a screeching ninja, the don't rumble like a harley. They just growl like a spactic, stressed out badger waiting to rip your face off and eat your soul." Trainzz~RIP~Comment
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Yeah, she's a real old baby but she's reliable. As long as you treat her nice, she doesn't act up. Its my responsibility to put steam on and get her warmed up for maneuvering. Sometimes I run the throttles at sea as well.United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY
If I can do it at 18 yrs old, anyone can
"You know something, You can't polish a turd"
"What are you rebelling against", "Well, what do you got?"
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Anything that uses a steam turbine in a boat is impressive, no matter the size its just cool.
'79 XS11 F
Stock except K&N
'79 XS11 SF
Stock, no title.
'84 Chevy K-10 "Big Blue"
GM 350, Muncie SM465, NP208, GM 10 Bolt with 3.42gears turnin 31x10.5 Baja Claws
"What they do have is an implacable, unrelenting presence and movement that bespeaks massive power lurking behind paint and chrome. They don't wail like a screeching ninja, the don't rumble like a harley. They just growl like a spactic, stressed out badger waiting to rip your face off and eat your soul." Trainzz~RIP~Comment
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That's real cool Hobyman! Thanks for sharing with us. Been a while since I thought about ships and the sea.Originally posted by HobbyMan View Post
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