Particulars of cross compound, double reduction gear set installed in Victory ship, which develops normally, 8500 shp at 85 rpm when operating with steam at 440 lb per sq in. gage, 740 F; set consists of 8-stage, 6159 rpm high pressure turbine, and 8-stage, 3509 rpm, low pressure turbine, connected through flexible couplings to double reduction gear.


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    Title :

    8500-hp propelling machinery


    Additional title:

    Mar Eng Shipg Rev


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1944


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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