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SteminDemon13 · 01-31-08, 06:45 PM

Hi Star Fox,

Let me commend you on a great post. I have read about the SS United States. What is it you and your organization that you associate with plan to do? Have you or anyone of your organization inspected the ship?
Keeping her steam powered would not be a problem. She has a design similar to the Iowa Class propulsion plant (that's why regulars were prohibited from visiting the plant) All of these liners/ships guzzle fuel. Gas turbines are the worst for fuel consumption and their efficiency drops even further in warm weather.
A well maintained steam plant will give you happy steamind for many many years. The Iowa class battleships had an unmatched record of reliability by the way.

Star fox, it would be nice to know how the propulsion plants were laid up? Was there cosmoline put in all of the Reduction Gears? How were the boilers laid up prior to her sitting all these years. Being there is no power to the ship I am sure that the boilers were not on a heated air lay up. Nitrogen Blanket? Maybe, but someone would have to make sure the pressure was maintained? Hot Deaerated backfill is only good for 2 weeks, so it would have been stupid to use that, could be a hydrazine layup, but an adequate level in the head tank has to be maintained, combined with desicant bags on the fire sides of the boiler and in the uptakes? Or was a completely dry lay up done, with desicant bags all over the place? Desicant bags do need to be changed though, not sure if any of this was maintained So many variables.

Star fox, if your organization would like me to help with an inspection of the propulsion plant let me know. I would be glad to help out. We would need to get a portable generator though so we can light up the fire and engine rooms. Other concerns would be Gas Free epuipment and a qualified person to boot, because there is no way anyone should be going in a void or enclosure without a gas free cirtificate. Safety is key and I would not want anyone, including myself to be hurt, or dead.
A plan of action and requirements would have to be written up for everyones well being. Good luck Star Fox, and thanks for supporting a great lady like the SS United States.

And thanks to the others for those cruise ship girl pictures.

01-31-08, 06:45 PM	#5
SteminDemon13 Sparky Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 158 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Hi Star Fox, Let me commend you on a great post. I have read about the SS United States. What is it you and your organization that you associate with plan to do? Have you or anyone of your organization inspected the ship? Keeping her steam powered would not be a problem. She has a design similar to the Iowa Class propulsion plant (that's why regulars were prohibited from visiting the plant) All of these liners/ships guzzle fuel. Gas turbines are the worst for fuel consumption and their efficiency drops even further in warm weather. A well maintained steam plant will give you happy steamind for many many years. The Iowa class battleships had an unmatched record of reliability by the way. Star fox, it would be nice to know how the propulsion plants were laid up? Was there cosmoline put in all of the Reduction Gears? How were the boilers laid up prior to her sitting all these years. Being there is no power to the ship I am sure that the boilers were not on a heated air lay up. Nitrogen Blanket? Maybe, but someone would have to make sure the pressure was maintained? Hot Deaerated backfill is only good for 2 weeks, so it would have been stupid to use that, could be a hydrazine layup, but an adequate level in the head tank has to be maintained, combined with desicant bags on the fire sides of the boiler and in the uptakes? Or was a completely dry lay up done, with desicant bags all over the place? Desicant bags do need to be changed though, not sure if any of this was maintained So many variables. Star fox, if your organization would like me to help with an inspection of the propulsion plant let me know. I would be glad to help out. We would need to get a portable generator though so we can light up the fire and engine rooms. Other concerns would be Gas Free epuipment and a qualified person to boot, because there is no way anyone should be going in a void or enclosure without a gas free cirtificate. Safety is key and I would not want anyone, including myself to be hurt, or dead. A plan of action and requirements would have to be written up for everyones well being. Good luck Star Fox, and thanks for supporting a great lady like the SS United States. And thanks to the others for those cruise ship girl pictures. __________________ This is a day to celebrate the rebirth of American sea power." "Listen for the footsteps of those who have gone before you. They speak to you of honor and the importance of duty. They remind you of your own traditions." Casper W. Weinberger. Reactivate Our Battleships!