Selected References and Papers
- Bantham, I., P. Filcek, Marine Engineering Failure Investigation, Trans The Institute of Marine Engineers, Vol 107, Part 4, pp 257-270, 1995.
- Carlton, J., Bantham, I., Experience Gained from 50 Years of Marine Failure Investigations, The Institute of Marine Engineers, 1998.
- Cowper, B. , Schramm, Z., Marine Propulsion Shafting Excessive Torsional Vibrations: Case Studies, Presented at the Torsional Vibration Symposium, Salzburg, Austria, May 2022. Click here to Download PDF File.
- Cowper, B. , Schramm, Z., Lateral Mode - The importance of shafting vibration analyses, As published in SNAME's MT magazine, January 2021 issue. Click here to Download PDF File.
- Cowper, B. , Schramm, Z., Shafting Systems without a Forward Stern Tube Bearing: Advantages and Prevention of Failures, Presented at the SNAME Propeller & Shafting 2018 Symposium, Norfolk, Virginia, USA, September 2018. Click here to Download PDF File.
- Cowper, B. et. al., Shafting Installation and Alignment on the USS Freedom (LCS-1), Presented at the SNAME Annual Meeting, Houston, TX., USA, October 2011. Click here to Download PDF File.
- Cowper, B., et. al., USCG Polar Sea Aft Sterntube Bearing Design Modifications , Presented at the SNAME IceTech 2006, Banff, Alberta, Canada July 2006 Click here to Download PDF File.
- Cowper, B., et. al., Application of the Strain Gauge Alignment Technique on Slow-Speed Diesel Propulsion Shafting Installations , Presented at the World Maritime Technology Conference (WMTC), London, England March 2006 Click here to Download PDF File.
- Cowper, B., et. al., Main Engine Power and Torque Requirements on the MV Klitsa, Presented at the Canadian Institute of Marine Engineers, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, October 2003 Click Here to Download PDF File.
- Cowper, B., et. al., Propulsion Shaftline Bearing and Gear Teeth Failure Investigation on the “C” Class British Columbia Ferries, Propellers & Shafting 2003 Symposium, Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA, September 2003 Click Here to Download PDF File.
- Cowper, B., Kolomojcev, A., Solutions to Failures of Shaft Bearings on Vessels Fitted with Z-Drive Thrusters, International Cooperation on Marine Engineering Systems (ICMES 2003), Helsinki Finland, May 2003 Click Here to Download PDF File.
- Cowper, B., DaCosta, A., Bobyn, S., Shaft Alignment Using Strain Gauges: Case Studies, SNAME Marine Technology, April, 1999 Click Here to Download PDF File.
- Cowper, B., Murray A. (Dr.), The Shaft Modeling Tool Kit (A Software Package for the Static and Dynamic Analysis of Marine Shaftlines), Presented at SNAME Pacific Northwest Section, Victoria, B.C., Canada, May, 1989. Click Here to Download PDF File.
- Cowper, B., et. al., M.V. Kalvik Propulsion System Full Scale Tests: Bearing Instrumentation and Data, Presented at Propellers & Shafting 1988 Symposium, Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA, September 1988. Click Here to Download PDF File.
- DeGeorge, V.A., Combined Effect of Vertical and Horizontal Lineshaft Alignment on Main Reduction Gear, SNAME Marine Technology, April 1982
- Forrest Jr., A.W., Labasky, R.F., Shaft Alignment Using Strain Gauges, SNAME Marine Technology, July 1981.
- Grant, R., Shaft Alignment Methods with Strain Gauges and Load Cells, SNAME Marine Technology, January 1980.
- Harrington, R., Marine Engineering, SNAME, 1992.
- Jackson, P., Shaft Alignment in Ship Repair: Three Case Studies, SNAME Marine Technology, January 1990.
- Keshava Rao, M.N., et. al., Computer-Aided Alignment of Ship Propulsion Shafts by Strain-Gauge Methods, SNAME Marine Technology, March 1991.
- Mckernan, J. Cameron, Propulsion Shafting Installation and Alignment Procedures in Proceedings Ship Technology and Research (STAR) Symposium, SNAME, 1986.
- SNAME, Results of a Survey on Shaft Alignment Procedures used by American Shipyards, T&R Research Report R-25, 3-43, March 1978.
- SNAME, Guide to Propulsion Reduction Gear Alignment and Installation, SNAME T&R Bulletin 3-43, Sept. 1987.
- SNAME, T&R 3-51 - Practices and Procedures for the Alignment of Marine Main Propulsion Shafting Systems 2007.
- SNAME, T&R 2-29A, Measurement and Evaluation of Structural and Machinery Vibration in Ships, 2004.
- SNAME, Propellers/Shafting '94 Symposium, SNAME Ships' Machinery Committee, 1994.
- SNAME, Propellers/Shafting '97 Symposium, SNAME Ships' Machinery Committee, 1997.
- SNAME, Propellers/Shafting 2003 Symposium, SNAME Ships' Machinery Committee, 2003.
- Volcy, G.C., Interaction and Compatibility Between Machinery and Hull from a Static and Vibratory Point of View, SNAME Marine Technology, 1978.
- Volcy, G.C., Memoirs of a Marine Troubleshooter, The Institute of Marine Engineers, 1994.