Kort nozzle described and special features discussed; developments leading up to present design; particulars of first conversions and of new vessels to be fitted with nozzle in United Kingdom; results showing increases in towing force up to 60%; description of theory of nozzle from point of view of jets as well as reaction thrust of nozzle; notes on steering; advantages for salvage tugs; etc. (See also - n 3990 July 3 1942 p 18-20; Instn Naval Architects -- Paper n 5 1942 19 p, 1 supp plate; Brit Motor Ship v 23 n 269 June 1942 p 95-7)


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    Title :

    Theory and practice of Kort system of propulsion


    Additional title:

    Engineering


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Engineering ; 154 , n 3991 ; p 38-40


    Publication date :

    1942


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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