Main propulsion unit of each ship consists of 2-cyl cross compound turbine, which drives four bladed, solid, bronze propeller of 22 ft diam and 22 ft 10 in. pitch through double reduction gearing; turbines have normal rating of 17,500 shp at 120 rpm and maximum rating for continuous operation of 19,250 shp; engine room plans, heat balance diagrams, feed systems, exhaust steam systems, evaporators and distillers, electrical installation.


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    Title :

    Propulsion machinery and auxiliaries on mariners


    Additional title:

    Mar Eng


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1953


    Size :

    12 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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