Construction, mode of operation and electric equipment are described; dredger is fitted with diesel-electric main propulsion and auxiliary equipment operating on constant current system, such as generators, propulsion motors, pumps and bow propeller motor; advantages of propulsion method include maneuverability, ease of maintenance, and reduced fuel consumption.


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    Title :

    Diesel-electric twin screw suction dredger `crofton'


    Additional title:

    AEI Eng


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    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1964


    Size :

    5 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :




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