Displacement of 25,000 tons; length, 610 ft.; navigating appliances; refrigeration; ventilation; main propelling machinery consists of two turbo-alternators, both supplying current to two slow-speed synchronous motors, which are coupled direct to twin propeller shafts; each develop 9000 kw. at 2700 r.p.m.; turbines of Curtis impulse type; steam is supplied at 400 lb. pressure; boilers are arranged for oil-fuel firing. (See also Shipbldg. and Shipg. Rec vol. 32, no. 12, Sept. 20, 1928 pp. 307-311, 4 figs; Elecn., vol. 101, no. 2625, Sept. 21, 1928, p. 318, 2 figs.; Engineering, vol. 126, no. 3271, Sept. 21, 1928, pp. 272-274, 1 fig.; Engineer, vol. 146. no. 3793, Sept. 21. 1928, p. 326, 1 fig.; Shipbldr., vol. 35, no. 218, Oct. 1928, pp. 608-612, 3 figs)
"Viceroy of India "
Mar. Engr. Motorship Bldr.
Marine Engineer and Motorship Builder ; 51 , n 614
1928
3 pages
3 Figs.
Article (Journal)
English
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The P. and O. turbo-electric liner "Viceroy of India."
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The P. and O. turbo-electric liner "Viceroy of India."
Engineering Index Backfile | 1929