Procedure For Ship Propeller Renewal

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Procedure For Ship Propeller Renewal

By Vignesh Balasubramaniyan | In: Guidelines | Last Updated on October 7, 2019
Propeller is the most significant machinery system of the ship. No matter what type of propeller it is, ship
owners never make compromises on such important equipment as it directly affects the efficiency and
safety of the vessel. Here we discuss about fixed pitch keyless propeller renewal.
Why is propeller renewed?

There are various reasons for which a ship’s propeller could be renewed. Some of the significant reasons
are:
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1) Damage to the propeller
2) Dynamically unbalanced
3) Renewing the existing propeller with a new propeller that is of better material, larger blade area etc.
Below we will learn about the procedures involved in renewing a propeller.

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Before decoupling the intermediate shaft and the propeller shaft (tail shaft), make thorough inspection of
the propulsion system. Generally, the shaft jack up test is done before removing the intermediate shaft.
Fig 1. Jack up test arrangement
Figure 2: Displacement VS. Load
Important points on Jack up test:
1) In jack up test we actually jack up the shaft to get vivid picture of the bearing reaction, the results
need to be corrected
2) Hence, it is advised to place the hydraulic jack close to the bearing for better accuracy
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Once the Jack up test is done, Intermediate bearing cap is removed, and then the intermediate shaft is
removed prior to which the tail shaft is secured. It is very important to protect the bearing area. Necessary
pad eyes need to be welded, make sure redundant pad eyes are welded and lifting arrangements are
sufficient to take the load of the intermediate shaft. Another important thing to note is the location where
the intermediate shaft can be secured.
Figure 3: Intermediate shaft removal
Figure 4: Intermediate shaft removal
Once the intermediate shaft is removed and secured in a safe location in the ship, check the condition of
the plumber block bearings. Look for any white metal debris or contact marks.
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Image 5: Intermediate shaft bearing

The tail shaft removal is done in the dry dock.
– For this, the first step is to cut the rope guard and keep it aside. Propeller cone is to be removed and
then slack the aft stern tube seal (prior to which stern tube oil need to be drained).
– Then propeller nut is removed (make sure reference point is marked on the tail shaft) and the propeller
is secured prior to the tail shaft removal.
– Lifting and shifting arrangements need to be pre-planned.
– Remove the forward stern tube seal and then pull the tail shaft and shift to the lifting zone; in some
cases tail shaft can be removed through the skylight but in most cases it requires cutting ship side shell
for access. Tail shaft is carefully pulled out through the stern tube and removed through the access. It is
advised to perform NDT on the tail shaft taper area.
Figure 7: Tail shaft removal
Propeller –Tail Shaft Bedding

Propeller and tail shaft bedding reveals how good is the contact. This is done by applying Prussian blue
to the tail shaft tapered area. The tail shaft is then lifted vertically and matted to the propeller hub which is
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positioned horizontally. The contact area in the hub is visually examined and the class requires at least
70-80% of contact. Blue mark zone on the hub is polished and process is repeated until you get 70-80%
fit.
Figure 8: Propeller –tail shaft bedding
Figure 9: Propeller –tail shaft bedding
Propeller Mounting
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On completion and satisfaction of propeller bedding, tail shaft and other accessories that are removed
are installed back. Then the propeller is mounted. This is a significant stage and careful attention is paid
during the same. Here we will discuss about the oil injection method for a keyless propeller mounting.
1) Clean the propeller boss and the propeller shaft
2) Slide the propeller to the propeller shaft and align to the match marks. (Prior to this step, remember to
record the temperature of propeller boss and propeller shaft)
3) Screw in the Pilgrim Nut
4) Dry fit: Actuate the high-pressure pump connecting the Pilgrim nut, allow the propeller to slide in to
certain distance and set the dial indicator to zero. The maker always recommends initial load
5)Wet fit: Then actuate the high pressure pump connecting the propeller boss expansion oil port and
simultaneously actuate the nut pressure pump. Raise the pressure gradually until the predetermined
push up length is achieved (determination of push up length is explained below)
6) Once the required push up length is achieved gradually release the pressure of boss expansion port
and then release the nut pressure
7) Remove all the connections and plug both propeller boss port and pilgrim nut port
8) Remember to take shaft jack up test post the installation
9) Verify the coupling alignment using sag and gap method
Propeller mounting arrangement
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Figure 10: Propeller push up arrangement
Figure 11: Propeller push up arrangement

Calculation of predetermined push up length (as recommended by IACS)
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Alternatively, there are graphs provided by manufacturer, which can be used in lieu of the above-
mentioned formulae recommended by the class.
Permissible push up length can be captured for the corresponding temperature.
Conclusion
Propeller renewal is not about removing the existing propeller and just installing the new one, there are
many other significant factors to overcome. Following are important points to be taken care of:
1) Good interference fit to transmit the torque: Damaging factor here is the varying temperature and
differential thermal expansion of the propeller hub (bronze) and propeller shaft (steel).
Thermal expansion coefficient of bronze is about 10 and steel is about 7 (in 10-6 in/Fahrenheit). This will
affect the fitting, hence keeping all this in mind required push up length is calculated such that the
sufficient friction is achieved to transmit the torque.
2) Reduced stress on propeller hub and propeller shaft: Von misses stress should be less than 0.7 times
yield stress of propeller material. Von misses criterion is one of the most commonly used failure theory.
To assess the von misses stress:

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1) Derive the stress elements
2) Find the principal stresses (Mohr’s circle)
3) From the principal stresses von misses stress can be derived (for 2d). If it is greater than the yield
strength, then the material fails. It is just a simple explanation about von misses stress. Taking all these
into account, maker represent the minimum push up length graphically.
Note: The above description of propeller renewal may slightly vary with ships but underlying concept is
similar in all the cases.
Over to you..
Do you know about more points that can be added for the propeller renewal procedure?
Let’s know in the comments below.
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About Vignesh Balasubramaniyan

Vignesh Balasubramaniyan is an engineer currently working in one of the major
shipyards in Singapore. His key areas of interest include naval architecture, offshore
structures, marine engines, marine and offshore systems, business management and economics.
Apart from being a passionate engineer, he's also an ardent fan of sports, dance and music. He
also loves to write on politics, economics, romance, friendship, and adventure.
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gus says
MAY 21, 2015 AT 4:01 PM
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Thanks a lot for the motivating words. Appreciate it!
michael says
MAY 24, 2015 AT 1:17 AM
Thanks alot for all the good works and all the informations
dodyengine says
AUGUST 16, 2015 AT 1:49 PM
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Arunprasath says
SEPTEMBER 12, 2015 AT 6:52 PM
It’s very useful notes who all are giving for exams
And exactly what to do
Thanks to post this
Ömer Faruk GÜMÜŞ says

JANUARY 1, 2016 AT 5:10 PM
That is perfect source in order to get to useful knowhow that could be use by engineers in
repair shipyards.
But, I would like to recommend you to add extra knowledge for the different types of propeller
like CPP and FPP. Dismantling methods of tail shaft can be change in these two cases.
thanks a lot for your knowledge sharing..Appreciate it !!
Mrinal Bhalla says

MARCH 22, 2016 AT 5:04 PM
It is a really a good article and thorough information.
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Theodoros Tsagkaris says

AUGUST 3, 2016 AT 9:15 PM
Having experienced the propeller replacement for the particular ship from the ship owner side,
it wasn’t exactly smooth sailing throughout the process. Also the cover photo is from another
type of ship altogether as the replacement was on a 2006 built LNG carrier
Mayank Saini says

DECEMBER 10, 2016 AT 9:28 PM
Way of explanation is very good. Plz put more topics related to marine engineering, so that I
don’t have to go anywhere for knowledge ?.
Thank you
George says
MARCH 29, 2017 AT 4:10 PM
Prior replacement of the propeller should be checked blade strength, FEM calculations,
keyless fitting calculations,torsional vibration calculations. During push up it is important to
repeat the push up procedure till the difference between current and previous start point
position of propeller is less than 5% of the actual push up length, depending on the temp. Then
you can proceed to the final push.
Luis Bocanegra says

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017 AT 2:19 AM
Do you have more pictures as examples that indicate different percentage contact area on
blue fit test on the propeller
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Procedure For Ship Propeller Renewal

Why is propeller renewed?

crane and lifting

1) Damage to the propeller

Below we will learn about the procedures involved in renewing a propeller.

Fig 1. Jack up test arrangement

Figure 2: Displacement VS. Load

Important points on Jack up test:

Figure 3: Intermediate shaft removal

Figure 4: Intermediate shaft removal

Image 5: Intermediate shaft bearing

– Lifting and shifting arrangements need to be pre-planned.

Figure 7: Tail shaft removal

Propeller –Tail Shaft Bedding

Figure 8: Propeller –tail shaft bedding

Figure 9: Propeller –tail shaft bedding

1) Clean the propeller boss and the propeller shaft

3) Screw in the Pilgrim Nut

8) Remember to take shaft jack up test post the installation

9) Verify the coupling alignment using sag and gap method

Propeller mounting arrangement

Figure 10: Propeller push up arrangement

Figure 11: Propeller push up arrangement

Permissible push up length can be captured for the corresponding temperature.

To assess the von misses stress:

2) Find the principal stresses (Mohr’s circle)

Let’s know in the comments below.

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Thanks a lot for the motivating words. Appreciate it!

Can be another ficture..

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It is a really a good article and thorough information.

Anilkumar Bhat says

Conveniencing answer is appropriatedesigned.

Theodoros Tsagkaris says

Mayank Saini says

Luis Bocanegra says

7 Ways For Ships To Meet MARPOL NOx Tier III

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