Port Houston utilizes Diesel-electric system for driving pumps and propellers; equipped with two main generating units, each consisting of 500-hp., 6-cylinder, 4-cycle Diesel engine, driving 350 kw., 425 r.p.m., 500-volt main generator. See also World Ports, Feb. 1927, pp. 429-453 and (discussion) 453-480. Comparison with steam drive.


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    Title :

    The diesel electric fireboat


    Additional title:

    Nat. Fire Protection Assn. -- Quarterly


    Contributors:
    Cox, D.H. (author) / Thau, W.E. (author)


    Publication date :

    1927


    Size :

    7 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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