On electrically propelled ship, operator has two levers, field and reversing lever which is similar in function to clutch and gear shift, and speed lever which is similar to foot throttle; operating instructions for 2lever system are described; typical control system of turbine electric drive is shown in diagram.


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    Title :

    Control of electric-drive ships


    Additional title:

    Mar Eng Shipg Rev


    Contributors:
    Smith, F.V. (author)


    Publication date :

    1944


    Size :

    6 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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