History of Diesel electric propulsion; reasons underlying adoption of this form of drive for different duties; examples, with actual operating results of various types of craft including tugs, paddle vessels, ferries, etc; comparisons between Diesel electric, direct Diesel and steam machinery as regards economy, space and weight; considerations of propeller speed for tugs; analysis of towing results and static pull tests; future development. (See also Inst Mar Engrs -- Paper mtg Oct 12 1937 28 p; Brit Motor Ship v 18 n 214 Nov 1937 p 301)


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    Title :

    Some operating results of diesel-electric propulsion


    Additional title:

    Shipbldg Shipg Rec


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    Publication date :

    1937


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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