Ship propulsion shafting is inevitably subject to various uncertainties during navigation.
Uncertain numerical models can reflect the dynamic behaviour of the shafting more …

A full-size test rig of water-lubricated stern bearing (WSB) with an elevation adjustment
device was built. High-precision wireless telemetry device obtained four film pressure …

Shaft alignment states are strictly stipulated in the marine propulsion system. However, there
are relatively limited studies on shaft alignment monitoring and control considering the …

The analysis of the influence of hull deformation on shaft alignment is predominately
conducted using the finite element method (FEM), which is time-consuming, labor-intensive …

The enlargement of ships has increased the relative hull deformation owing to draft
changes. Moreover, design changes such as an increased propeller diameter and pitch …

To address the issue of the traditional support model's inability to accurately describe the
non-uniform dynamics behavior inside the bearing, this study proposes a novel 4-degree-of …

In the field of ship deformation measurement, the inertial matching method has become a
current research hotspot due to its advantages of high accuracy, easy implementation, and …

It is known that a ship's shafting system can be adversely affected by hull deformation,
variations in the engine power, the propeller load, and eccentric propeller thrusts, thereby …

The ship shaft alignment is crucial to achieve a high-performance propulsion system. This
alignment is carried out, still in drydock, by adjusting the bearings' offsets. However, there …

Reliable calculation of bearings reaction of marine propulsion shaft is one of the most
important tasks in the project and maintenance of a propulsion system. This can prevent …