Factors to be considered in selection of best types of equipment for ships are total weight of machinery and fuel; space occupied; fuel consumption and cost, by which is meant not only first cost but also running costs; J. H. Gibson spoke in favor of steam, and J. Calderwood on behalf of Diesel machinery, after which discussion follows. (see also Am. Shipg., vol. 24, nos. 4, 5 and 7, Apr. 1930, pp. 27-28, May, pp. 31-33 and July, pp. 9-16, 6 figs)


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    Title :

    Machinery for future high-powered Atlantic liners


    Additional title:

    Inst. Mar. Engrs. -- Trans.


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1930


    Size :

    33 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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