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DP - Thrust Capability Curve

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Available thrust envelope for DP station-keeping given number of thrusters and worst-case single-failure scenario.

Formula

$$ T_{post} = (n - n_{fail}) \cdot T_u $$

Symbol legend

SymbolMeaningUnitSource
$T_u$Thrust per unitkNthruster data sheet
$n$Number of units-vessel configuration
$n_{fail}$Worst-case failure count-FMEA

Sources

  • IMCA M140 Rev.1.