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.
The vulcan diesel-hydraulic drive
Engineering
Engineering ; 118 , n 3055
1924
3 pages
8 Figs.
Article (Journal)
English
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