Terms and definitions; efficiency of engine mechanism in contrast to that of propellers; various authorities quoted on mechanical losses; difficulty of applying universal formula; powers of reciprocating engines and turbines; friction tests in drydock; measuring actual propeller thrust; Marine Oil Engine Trials Committee and recorded efficiencies of Diesel engines and propellers; shaft horsepower and geared turbines, and record of propeller-blade thrust impulse. (See also - discussion p 281-292)


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    Title :

    Mechanical and transmission losses in marine engines, shafting, and propellers


    Additional title:

    Northeast Coast Instn. Engrs. Shipbldrs. -- Trans


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1929


    Size :

    20 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :






    Tail shafting for marine engines

    Badenhausen, J.P. | Engineering Index Backfile | 1902