Aspects of shaft design are considered; main categories of transmission systems are discussed with historical notes and examples from modern practice, reference being made to various arrangements of mechanical reduction gears, electric drive, couplings, clutches, controllable pitch propellers; developments in centralized and remote control of propulsion machinery are also noted. Extract from paper before Instn Mech Engrs, Jan 22 1964. (See also Motor Ship v 44 n 524 Mar 1964 p 536-40)


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    Title :

    Marine propulsion with special reference to transmission of power


    Additional title:

    Int Shipbldg Progress


    Contributors:
    Archer, S. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1964


    Size :

    45 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English