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Bollard Pull - BHP Conversion

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Bollard pull in tonnes from brake horse power using the empirical BP/BHP coefficient - the quick tug-capability screen.

Formula

$$ BP = k \cdot P $$

Symbol legend

SymbolMeaningUnitSource
$P$Brake powerkWengine maker
$k$BP/kW coefficientt/kWtug trials

Sources

  • DNV Guide for Bollard Pull Tests.