Shipboard Cable Tray And Cable Support Systems Team

Shipboard Cable Tray And Cable Support Systems Team: General Dynamics Bath Iron Works | NASSCO Special Contribution From: Research Tool & Die | MP Husky Problem Statement Large main cableway installations can take weeks to complete often requiring special handling during installation. Solution/ Approach Project Benefits • • Assess and evaluate commercial cable tray systems that are immediately available Design and build a demonstrator unit for attachment of conventional Navy and commercial cable tray systems Conduct installation time trials and safety performance assessment Conduct shock testing on a demonstrator unit fitted with cable support systems and common military cabling Perform a cost benefit assessment comparing current installation techniques to commercially available cable trays Generate a final report, including recommendations for implementation and transition plans, product qualification and requirements specification changes • • Increase installation performance and improve safety For long cable runs with minimal complexity, there may be opportunity to: • Reduce installation time for cable pulling by 10% • Improve safety performance during cable pulling activities by 15% • Reduce cable damage during cable installation by 10% Present at relevant NSRP technology transfer events Project results posted to the NSRP website that can be accessed by authorized recipients List implementation approach at participating shipyards (as applicable) Project Findings Support Recommendations • Positive testing results warrant further testing i. e. vibration testing • Conduct more representative time trials using replicated ship space • Conduct detailed cost/benefit analysis on a specific ship program