Methods of comparison and criteria of efficiency considered; characteristics of cargo-ship propelling machinery and effect on earning capacity of ship; concluded that moderate extra expenditure on improved steam machinery is justified, but heavy-oil engine is handicapped by initial costs. Previously indexed from Advance Paper mtg Mar 24 1933. (See also North-East Coast Instn Engrs and Shipbldrs -- Trans v 49 1932-33 p 235-53 (discussion) p D149-60)


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    Title :

    Influence of improvements in propelling machinery on cargo ship design


    Additional title:

    Shipbldg Shipg Age


    Contributors:
    Hurst, O. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1933


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English





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