Modern propulsion alignment theory is reviewed, emphasizing need for its use in preliminary design or in investigation of existing shaft system; reference is made to "fair curve" alignment theory, developed from analysis of shafting difficulties with United States naval vessels, and to concept of Reaction Influence Numbers; computer solution is shown; procedure is shown for preliminary design of shaft system, using curves developed from merchant ship data as example; similar curves could be developed for destroyer type configuration.


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    Title :

    Design of propulsion shaft systems using fair curve alignment theory


    Additional title:

    Naval Engrs J


    Contributors:
    Mann, G. (author)

    Published in:

    Naval Engineers Journal ; 76 , n 6 ; p 851-862


    Publication date :

    1964


    Size :

    12 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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