One of number of proposals by Heavy Plant Div of Associated Electrical Industries Ltd, for 300,000 shp vessel; project would use two sets of 150,000 shp cross compound, dual line reheat turboalternator sets taking steam at 1500 psi and 1000 F, with reheating at 375 psia and 1000 F; plant would supply power to five 60,000 shp at 250 rpm double unit synchronous propulsion motors; propulsion only fuel rate of 0.376 lb/shp is envisaged. (see also Am Soc Naval Engrs -- J v 72 n 4 Nov 1960 p 633-8)


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    Title :

    Machinery proposals for mammoth liner


    Additional title:

    Mar Engr Naval Architect


    Published in:

    Marine Engineer and Naval Architect ; 83 , n 1006 ; p 146-151


    Publication date :

    1960


    Size :

    6 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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