Importance of proper alignment of reduction gear installed between steam turbine and propeller is stressed, and responsibilities of shipbuilder and gear manufacturer are defined; types of gears, use of marking compounds, design of casings, foundations, line shafting and flexible couplings; gear manufacturing procedures, shipyard installation; maintenance factors.
Guide to propulsion reduction gear alignment and installation
Soc Naval Architects Mar Engrs -- Tech Research Bul
1961
66 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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