Problem Statement:

A large amount of fuel had to be carried aboard, also adding to the vessel loading. The exhaust after using this fuel pollutes the water, and affects the marine life adversely resulting in lower catch. After a few months, he decided to stop the business and started thinking of cheaper alternatives for kerosene-based engines.

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Detail:

Majority of the fishermen use conventional boats operated through petrol starts kerosene run diesel engine. These boats had inbuilt gear box and diesel engines with long tail propeller system without gear box. It consumed high amount of fuel and polluted the water. Innovator has developed a reversible reduction gearbox and a manually tiltable Z-drive system for small capcity diesel engine. The use of this system reduces the daily fuel cost by about 60 to 70% by enabling them to shift from a kerosene run outboard engine system to a diesel powered inboard engine system.

Knowledge Provider / Innovator: B. Mohan Lal
Address: Kalarickal House, P.O: Punnapara
City: Alleppey
State: Kerala
PIN Code 688004

Link:  Absolutely pollution free as compared to the conventional kerosene/petrol engines  Reduces loss of power through horizontal shaft power transmission.  Smooth drive and better maneuverability due to lesser gearbox weight  The reverse gears acts as brake & helps in parking.  The reverse gear facilitates in taking short curve while turning.  Smooth power transmission and more convenient to use.  Manually tiltable Z- drive propeller  Speed: 17-18 km/h for 34 feet fishing boat  Four types of gearboxes ranging from 1.5 hp to 30 hp  Saves 60 to 70% fuel consumption compared to kerosene run marine engines
Manufacturing Capacity: b) Design Support, c) Sub-contracting, d) Licensing, e) Franchising
Problem Scale: A large amount of fuel had to be carried aboard, also adding to the vessel loading. The exhaust after using this fuel pollutes the water, and affects the marine life adversely resulting in lower catch. After a few months, he decided to stop the business and started thinking of cheaper alternatives for kerosene-based engines.