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.


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    Title :

    Guide to propulsion reduction gear alignment and installation


    Additional title:

    Soc Naval Architects Mar Engrs -- Tech Research Bul



    Publication date :

    1961


    Size :

    66 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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