Estimated Navy Cost Avoidance:
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Minimum annual:
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$ 1,700 K
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Minimum 15 Year:
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$ 25,500 K
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| This project has been completed. Test site testing was completed (Phase I). During this testing, it was determined that the size of the controller required would prevent any fleet-wide installation. In addition, the previous VPC project has been so successful that this additional feature is probably moot. Therefore, Phase II has been cancelled. |
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Problem:
| The Vertical Package Conveyors have long been a maintenance and repair-intensive system. If the chain tensions and positions are not properly aligned, significant jamming and component damage will occur. |
Solution:
| MTTC, with NSWC/CD/Philadelphia will leverage off the PLC added during the previous VPC project to adapt a commercial automated chain tensioner that will constantly monitor and adjust the tensions of all four of the chains. |
Fleet Impact:
| Successful accomplishment of this project will eliminate the most significant maintenance issue involving this equipment. It will save significant repair and man-hour costs. |
Applications:
| All Aircraft Carriers; Surface Combatants with vertical package conveyors. |
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