In this paper, the author describes the T2-SE-Al turbo-electric tanker, of which 481 were constructed in America between 1942 and 1945. They had a nominal speed of 14 -15 knots and a deadweight tonnage of 16,613. The propulsion system comprised a two-pole, variable speed turbo-alternator supplying a large diameter motor directly coupled to the propeller via the thrust bearing. (24 pages)
The T2 turbo-electric marine tanker
2001-01-01
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Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
Turbo-electric tanker "Hyalina,"
Engineering Index Backfile | 1948
|Turbo-electric tanker "san Silvestre."
Engineering Index Backfile | 1949
Turbo-electric tanker "san Silvestre."
Engineering Index Backfile | 1949
Turbo-electric tanker "san Silvestre."
Engineering Index Backfile | 1949
Turbo-electric tanker "san Silvestre."
Engineering Index Backfile | 1949