Information on development and application of device for recovering energy from losses behind propeller; it comprises streamlined body which is welded to rudder immediately abaft propeller boss, having its center line continuous with center line of shaft; bulb eliminates vortices which trail from propeller boss, tranquilizes flow of water behind propeller, prevents its sudden contraction and smoothes wake.


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    Title :

    Costa propulsion bulb


    Additional title:

    Shipbldg Shipg Rec


    Contributors:
    Greger, O. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1959


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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