Describes system of ship propulsion, essentials of which comprise relatively high-speed Diesel engines, connected by means of oil-filled clutches to pinion shafts, geared (one on each side of a gear wheel) to propeller shaft which runs at speed of revolution most suitable to permit of maximum propulsive efficiency. Particulars of system as installed on ship "Vulcan," of 2000 tons deadweight.


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    Title :

    The vulcan diesel-hydraulic drive


    Additional title:

    Engineering


    Published in:

    Engineering ; 118 , n 3055


    Publication date :

    1924


    Size :

    3 pages


    Remarks:

    8 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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