Design considerations and development tests that resulted in production of Mirrlees-National K Major engine, which has current commercial rating of 3000 to 7500 bhp in 6- to 18-cyl units; projected future rating is 9000 bhp with 18 cylinders; test results obtained on first 12-cyl KV Major engine are shown to confirm performance expected from rig and prototype engine tests. (See also Inst Mar Engrs -- Trans v 78 n 8 Aug 1966 p 325-48) (See also Shipg World and Shipbldr v 158 n 3794 June 16 1966 p 523-7)


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    Title :

    Development of highly-rated medium-speed diesel engine of 7,000-9,000 horsepower for marine propulsion


    Additional title:

    Motor Ship


    Contributors:
    Pope, J.A. (author) / Lowe, W. (author)

    Published in:

    Motor Ship ; 46 , n 547


    Publication date :

    1966


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :




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