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One of my best buds is stationed on the USS New York. It has 7 and a half tons of steel in the bow from the World Trade Centers remains. Each repair locker onboard is named after an Engine Company that suffered the loss of firefighters. It also has 4 engines, throwing down 40,000 HP!! One of the engines wiped a few bearings due to a bent crankshaft. Here is a picture of 1 of the engines going in, look how small the people are compared to it.
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I can't wait to hear what the repair bill is for this engine rebuild, zoiks!
Reading the title i thought you were talking about something else. :eek:
Reading the title i thought you were talking about something else. :eek:
HA! Dirty ol' man! You going to Kentucky?
bob6364
01-13-2010, 05:53 PM
you gonna get it stroked while its out? :D
I was afraid to look at the attached pic! :hide:
Will i be in kentucky???
Thats like asking me if i like chrome! :D
you gonna get it stroked while its out? :D
:eek::eek::eek:
No comment!
Glenn
01-13-2010, 05:55 PM
WHAT! -- this is a brand NEW commissioned Naval ship. Someone is going to pay big time for this mistake. They're going to have to pull the entire engine out of the ship to replace the crackshaft. That's going to be a BIG and costly job.
Glenn Ford
Exactly. As you can see, they set the engines in and build the ship AROUND them. I've been down and looked at the engines, BIG. They are talking about doing a pierside repair, but I just don't see it happening.
WHAT! -- this is a brand NEW commissioned Naval ship. Someone is going to pay big time for this mistake. They're going to have to pull the entire engine out of the ship to replace the crackshaft. That's going to be a BIG and costly job.
Glenn Ford
justbob
01-13-2010, 06:19 PM
Did the crankshaft run outa lube? Thats a lot of friction son!
WHAT! -- this is a brand NEW commissioned Naval ship. Someone is going to pay big time for this mistake. They're going to have to pull the entire engine out of the ship to replace the crackshaft. That's going to be a BIG and costly job.
Glenn Ford
Built by the low bidder. :lol:
Did the crankshaft run outa lube? Thats a lot of friction son!
I can't believe you didn't say this:
"Someone forgot to put the lotion in the basket."
Mr. Man
01-13-2010, 07:14 PM
Guess they need to yank her crank:lol: Can't believe I posted that:D
Guess they need to yank her crank:lol: Can't believe I posted that:D
You are a sick, sick man! But she still has 3 other cranks :eek:
You going to Louisville?
Mr. Man
01-13-2010, 07:35 PM
We'll be there. Might even park in Doom's spot.
We'll be there. Might even park in Doom's spot.
Don't think so! :nono:
Back of the line muffin man.
Phrog_gunner
01-13-2010, 07:48 PM
That's what happens when you rely on the Navy for ANY thing.
We'll be there. Might even park in Doom's spot.
Muhaahaaaa!! The fun has already started I see.
That's what happens when you rely on the Navy for ANY thing.
What? We give you's a ride to where you want, don't even charge ya for it!
Phrog_gunner
01-13-2010, 07:56 PM
What? We give you's a ride to where you want, don't even charge ya for it!
And that's about what it's worth too. How many times did you wind up dead at sea?
And that's about what it's worth too. How many times did you wind up dead at sea?
None you fruitloop I'm sitting here typing ain't I ?!
Oh this can go 10 pages easy:P
RF Overlord
01-13-2010, 08:15 PM
Those are V16 Colt-Pielstick PC2.5 STCs, made by Fairbanks-Morse...10,400 HP at 520 RPM...and even more torque than Doom has!
bob6364
01-13-2010, 08:17 PM
More torque then Doom!!!
justbob
01-13-2010, 08:20 PM
Who loves ya baby!
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn19/marauding4life/Melanie009-1.jpg
Those are V16 Colt-Pielstick PC2.5 STCs, made by Fairbanks-Morse...10,400 HP at 520 RPM...and even more torque than Doom has!
That is correct, and they keep them fairly freakin hot even in port when they aren't running. The lube oil is kept pre-heated, so just standing by them, you feel the heat from those bad boys. And, almost all the piping on the ship is Titanium, so it even out blings ol' DOOM.;)
The DDG's have gas-turbine engines that run off of basically jet fuel. Weird looking at them and seeing giant Rolls-Royce placards on the sides of them. :eek:
Save some for Louisville!
Who loves ya baby!
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn19/marauding4life/Melanie009-1.jpg
justbob
01-13-2010, 08:26 PM
I keep a pretty good stock!
What about your sock? Oh, STOCK.
I keep a pretty good stock!
Phrog_gunner
01-13-2010, 08:30 PM
I prefer the gallon jug.
I prefer the gallon jug.
Whoa, dude! How long exactly were you in that Turkish prison?
Phrog_gunner
01-13-2010, 08:38 PM
Whoa, dude! How long exactly were you in that Turkish prison?
Long enough for the statute of limitations to lapse....:banana2:
justbob
01-13-2010, 08:40 PM
Hi frogger.
Phrog_gunner
01-13-2010, 08:43 PM
Hi frogger.
not much man. just about to hit the rack. gotta drive the parentals to the airport at like 0530 tomorrow. you?
justbob
01-13-2010, 08:45 PM
Same here. fell twice on ice Monday, going in for an open MRI at 0815. Joy.
Phrog_gunner
01-13-2010, 08:47 PM
Same here. fell twice on ice Monday, going in for an open MRI at 08:15. Joy.
If you havent gotten any Rx drugs, pop some midol. It's a pain killer and a muscle relaxer. Hope you feel better, bub.
justbob
01-13-2010, 08:50 PM
Me too! I'm walking like I have a pole up my butt, Melanie said probably a square pole, a big square pole:eek: Flame suit on...
Me too! I'm walking like I have a pole up my butt, Melanie said probably a square pole, a big square pole:eek: Flame suit on...
Hee hee hee, I'm a big Pole....
justbob
01-13-2010, 08:55 PM
Yes, but are you square?
Phrog_gunner
01-13-2010, 08:56 PM
Hee hee hee, I'm a big Pole....
Big in Japan.
justbob
01-13-2010, 09:03 PM
Zing!!!!!!!
Big in Japan.
No, in Japan i'm justbob.
http://www.fairbanksmorse.com/file_system/17/23/service01.jpg
http://tpub.com/engine3/en3_files/image036.jpg
I'm sure Doom ordered this, now to have it installed by April.
http://www.wavy.com/dpp/military/USS-New-York-undergoing-engine-repairs
The ship is now undergoing repairs. After reading a bunch about these engines, my eyes are tired. They are not only big but complex. Articles and presentations by consultants on these engine have a lot to say about bearing failures but I couldn't find anything about bent crankshafts per say. If you believe the print from the makers about these engines, they should work fine and last a long time. To fail so soon after purchase, around two months, is very unusual.
Like our cars from the factory with the inner tire wear, or the axles or the DS head failures. It will be fixed I'm sure.
This looks like very interesting fields of employment.
I thought I recognized those Colt-Peilsticks.
Likely the crankshaft was bent during handling or because of improper bedding/mounting. Should have been enough instrumentation during testing and ops to predict that.
BTW, w/o the navy the marines are just another bunch of gi's. :)
And you wouldn't have NCIS!
Juno;
Your probably right, with a 62 ton engine little things can make a big difference.
It would seem the testing instrumentation and contractor involvement did find the problem(s) early on, since only two months elasped from sea trials (?) to repair dock IMO.
The methodology and extensive testing is so complex and comprehensive that it warrants it's own web site as your probably already know.
I bet it was a hard pill to swallow when the engineers broke the bad news to the Captain, Navy, Contractors (all up and down the line).
I wonder if we will ever find out about the fix?
Badger
01-14-2010, 07:40 AM
Thought this was funny...
justbob
01-14-2010, 08:51 AM
Wow Pat, that pic you found really puts things into perspective. I would not want to be the person handing out the news on that one.
Glenn
01-14-2010, 11:46 AM
I bet they deceide to cut the crankshaft in the engine and install custom undersize bearings. To remove the engine would be a HUGE multi-million job.
Glenn Ford :burnout:
I wonder if we will ever find out about the fix?
I'll let you's know, I'm actually surprised anyone would be this interested.
Phrog_gunner
01-14-2010, 12:19 PM
BTW, w/o the navy the marines are just another bunch of gi's. :)
And you wouldn't have NCIS!
Even the Army doesn't believe that. See my sig. I can come up with plenty more.
We don't need the Navy's help to:
Guard the Embassies with only a handfull of people.
Fly the presidential helos.
Guard the NAVY's nuclear weapons.
It's kind of funny how the Air Force took us on my last deployment, no help needed from the Navy.
NCIS is pretty badass, though. :beer:
Even the Army doesn't believe that. See my sig. I can come up with plenty more.
We don't need the Navy's help to:
Guard the Embassies with only a handfull of people.
Fly the presidential helos.
Guard the NAVY's nuclear weapons.
It's kind of funny how the Air Force took us on my last deployment, no help needed from the Navy.
NCIS is pretty badass, though. :beer:
That's cause going from North Carolina to Florida isn't a deployment.
Big Black Beast
01-14-2010, 02:00 PM
Is it still under warranty?
So, what's an aircraft carrier engine look like?
Is it still under warranty?
So, what's an aircraft carrier engine look like?
Nuclear powered, funky looking. There is a sight glass that looks like a telescope sticking into the "core area" for lack of a better term. We used to call down and tell them we had a new guy who wanted to look in there, so by the time we got down there they would have already put shoe polish on the rubber eye rest. So the FNG leans back from it with a big goofy grin and a gigantic black eye. HA! Good times.
Joe Walsh
01-14-2010, 02:35 PM
Nuclear powered, funky looking. There is a sight glass that looks like a telescope sticking into the "core area" for lack of a better term. We used to call down and tell them we had a new guy who wanted to look in there, so by the time we got down there they would have already put shoe polish on the rubber eye rest. So the FNG leans back from it with a big goofy grin and a gigantic black eye. HA! Good times.
LOL....A good friend was in the Navy on a Sub support/repair ship.
He would joke about how they were the only Navy ship that was welded to the dock!
He had some interesting stories of the cranes dropping all sorts of very dangerous cargo!!!
They would duct tape the FNGs to the overhead pipes where no one would notice them.
BTW: From the title of the thread.....I thought that you were too drunk and hit the headboard with your junk.
bob6364
01-14-2010, 03:58 PM
Even the Army doesn't believe that. See my sig. I can come up with plenty more.
We don't need the Navy's help to:
Guard the Embassies with only a handfull of people.
Fly the presidential helos.
Guard the NAVY's nuclear weapons.
It's kind of funny how the Air Force took us on my last deployment, no help needed from the Navy.
NCIS is pretty badass, though. :beer:
Don't forget the mobil security guys...I know someone in there....
Was he on the Vulcan? We used to call it "Building # 5", cause it never left the pier.
LOL....A good friend was in the Navy on a Sub support/repair ship.
He would joke about how they were the only Navy ship that was welded to the dock!
He had some interesting stories of the cranes dropping all sorts of very dangerous cargo!!!
They would duct tape the FNGs to the overhead pipes where no one would notice them.
BTW: From the title of the thread.....I thought that you were too drunk and hit the headboard with your junk.
LOL! Well sometimes I toss it over the nightstand...
RF Overlord
01-15-2010, 03:33 PM
BTW, w/o the navy the marines are just another bunch of gi's. :)
And you wouldn't have NCIS!Yeah, but Jethro Gibbs was a Marine...Ooh-Rah!
Is it still under warranty?
So, what's an aircraft carrier engine look like?
Big-ass steam turbines supplied by reactors. 2 big rx's on Nimitz class, 8 smaller ones on the big E.
Big-ass steam turbines supplied by reactors. 2 big rx's on Nimitz class, 8 smaller ones on the big E.
It is parked right outside my office. Due to all the reactors it has, it is affectionatley called "The Mobile Chernobyl".
It is parked right outside my office. Due to all the reactors it has, it is affectionatley called "The Mobile Chernobyl".
She is a Modern Marvel. Still more powerful then most countries.
In Service for almost 50 years!!! :bows::bows:
She is a Modern Marvel. Still more powerful then most countries.
In Service for almost 50 years!!! :bows::bows:
I still wonder why is it we can have something nuclear powered making 4 million HP for a crew of roughly 5,000 but people go ballistic when the idea is floated to build a new reactor on land that would service hundreds of thousands of people "because it's unsafe." That's unsafe? How about 2 reactors surrounded by jet fuel and bombs.
I still wonder why is it we can have something nuclear powered making 4 million HP for a crew of roughly 5,000 but people go ballistic when the idea is floated to build a new reactor on land that would service hundreds of thousands of people "because it's unsafe." That's unsafe? How about 2 reactors surrounded by jet fuel and bombs.
Yeah, go figure. I have been working in the commercial nuclear industry since I left the canoe club (25 years ago Jan 25th)
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