Direct-drive diesel engine for ship propulsion is discussed; principal technical factors of modern diesel propulsion machinery are described and lines along which development is likely to take place are discussed; consideration is also given to alternative forms of propulsion system which have been advocated in recent years and some conclusions are hazarded regarding future prospects.


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    Title :

    Survey of marine diesel propulsion machinery


    Additional title:

    Instn Mech Engrs -- Proc


    Contributors:
    Cook, R. (author)


    Publication date :

    1963


    Size :

    6 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


    Marine propulsion machinery

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    Marine diesel machinery

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    Pumping machinery for marine propulsion

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    Geared diesel marine machinery

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