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The following Rule Changes were approved by the ABS Rules Committee on 30 May 2017 and
become EFFECTIVE AS OF 1 JULY 2017.
(See http://www.eagle.org for the consolidated version of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under
90 meters (295 feet) in Length, 2017, with all Notices and Corrigenda incorporated.)
Notes - The date in the parentheses means the date that the Rule becomes effective for new construction based
on the contract date for construction, unless otherwise noted. (See 1-1-4/3.3 of the ABS Rules for
Conditions of Classification (Part 1).)
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Spade rudders with an embedded rudder trunk are to have a trailing edge with dimensions that satisfy the
following requirements:
i) For a rudder trailing edge having a monotonous transition to a rounded end with a finite thickness
or diameter (see 3-2-11/Figure 6), the vortex shedding frequency calculated using the equation
given below is to be higher than 35 Hz.
S tU
fs =
β D D + βT T
where
fs = vortex shedding frequency, in Hz
U = flow velocity, in m/s (ft/s), which is taken as vessel’s design speed with
vessel running ahead at the maximum continuous rated shaft rpm and at the
summer load waterline
St = nominal Strouhal number
= 0.18
βD = 0.27
C = minimal chord length of rudder cross section profile, in m (ft)
D = nominal boundary layer thickness at trailing edge
= 0.01C
βT = 0.77
T = thickness or diameter of rounded end, in m (ft)
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ii) For a rudder trailing edge with a flat insert plate (see 3-2-11/Figure 7), the insert plate thickness,
t0, is to be no larger than 1.5Vd in mm, where Vd is the design speed in ahead condition, in knots,
as defined in 3-2-11/3.1. The extension beyond the weld to rudder plate, , is to satisfy the following
3-2-11/Figure 7 and with consideration of possible local vibratory bending of the insert plate.
t0
≥ (t0 + 2t1)
Alternatively, a vibration analysis is to be carried out to confirm that the natural frequency of the rudder is
to be at least ±20% away from the vortex shedding frequency preferably determined using either a detailed
numerical analysis method such as CFD or testing for ballast and full draft at 85% and 100% Vd as defined
in 3-2-11/3.1.
where
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FIGURE 8 (2009)
Z
In way of cutouts
6r1
r1
6r1
6r2
r2
6r2
X
Note:
r1 = corner radius of rudder plate in way of
portable bolted inspection hole
r2 = corner radius of rudder plate
The mainpiece of the rudder is to be formed by the rudder side plating (but not more than the effective
width indicated above) and vertical diaphragms extending the length of the rudder or the extension of the
rudder stock or a combination of both.
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7 Distribution System
(Revise Paragraph 4-6-2/7.9, as follows:)
9.18 Harmonic Distortion for Ship Electrical Distribution System including Harmonic Filters
(1 July 2017)
9.18.1 Monitoring
Where the electrical distribution system on board a ship includes harmonic filters, such ships are
to be fitted with facilities to continuously monitor the levels of harmonic distortion experienced on
the main bus bar as well as alert the crew should the level of harmonic distortion exceed the
acceptable limits. Where the engine room is provided with automation systems, this reading is to
be logged electronically, otherwise it is to be recorded in the engine log book for future inspection
by the Surveyor. However, harmonic filters installed for single application frequency drives such
as pump motors may be excluded from the requirements of this section.
9.18.2 Measurement
As a minimum, harmonic distortion levels of main bus bar on board such existing ships are to be
measured annually under seagoing conditions as close to the periodical machinery survey as possible
so as to give a clear representation of the condition of the entire plant to the Surveyor. Harmonic
distortion readings are to be carried out when the greatest amount of distortion is indicated by the
measuring equipment. An entry showing which equipment was running and/or filters in service is
to be recorded in the log so this can be replicated for the next periodical survey. Harmonic distortion
levels are also to be measured following any modification to the ship’s electrical distribution system
or associated consumers by suitably trained ship’s personnel or from a qualified outside source.
Records of all the above measurements are to be made available to the surveyor at each periodical
survey in accordance with the ABS Rules for Survey After Construction (Part 7).
9.18.3 Validation of Calculated Harmonic
Where the electrical distribution system on board a ship includes harmonic filters, the system
integrator of the distribution system is to show, by calculation, the effect of a failure of a harmonic
filter on the level of harmonic distortion experienced.
The system integrator of the distribution system is to provide the ship owner with guidance
documenting permitted modes of operation of the electrical distribution system while maintaining
harmonic distortion levels within acceptable limits during normal operation as well as following
the failure of any combination of harmonic filters.
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The calculation results and validity of the guidance provided are to be verified by the Surveyor
during sea trials.
9.18.4 Filter Protection Alarm
Arrangements are to be provided to alert the crew in the event of activation of the protection of a
harmonic filter circuit.
A harmonic filter is to be arranged as a three-phase unit with individual protection of each phase.
The activation of the protection arrangement in a single phase is to result in automatic disconnection
of the complete filter. Additionally, there is to be installed a current unbalance detection system
independent of the overcurrent protection alerting the crew in case of current unbalance.
Consideration is to be given to additional protection for the individual capacitor element as (e.g.,
relief valve or overpressure disconnector) in order to protect against damage from rupturing. This
consideration is to take into account the type of capacitors used.
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