Design, construction and service performance of free piston gas turbine machinery installed in vessels Goodwood and Rembrandt; evolution of each design is described with reference to factors influencing selection of major components and difficulties encountered during construction; anticipated performance is compared with actual trial result; troubles in service are indicated; two fully worked installation designs illustrate flexibility of machinery type and show possible effect of gasifier development on installation as whole. (see also Naval Engrs J v 76 n 6 Dec 1964 p 863-77)


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    Title :

    Application of free-piston gas turbine machinery to marine propulsion


    Additional title:

    Inst Mar Engrs -- Trans


    Contributors:
    Herbert, C.W. (author) / Milne, G.F. (author)


    Publication date :

    1963


    Size :

    41 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




    Application of free-piston machinery to marine propulsion

    Herbert, C.W. / Milne, G.F. | Engineering Index Backfile | 1963


    Application of free-piston machinery to marine propulsion

    Herbert, C.W. / Milne, G.F. | Engineering Index Backfile | 1964