Principal factors in evaluation of high-output marine diesel propulsion plants; alternate systems discussed are large, low-speed diesel engine with direct propeller drive; several medium-speed diesels driving through reduction gears, and many high-speed engines used with electric power transmission; detailed comparison tables of cost, maintenance, and efficiency are included; summary of advantages and disadvantages of various combinations and some proposals to aid in selection of best system.
Comparison of high-powered single-engine and multi-engine plants for propulsion of merchant ships
ASME -- Paper
ASME Meeting DGP-2 ; 1967 Marine
1967
12 pages
Conference paper
English
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