Marine propellers and propulsion /
Propulsion technology is a complex, multidisciplinary topic with design, construction, operational and research implications. Bringing together a wealth of disparate information from the field, Marine Propellers and Propulsion provides comprehensive and cutting edge coverage to equip marine engineer...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford :
Butterworth-Heinemann,
2012.
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| Edition: | 3rd edition |
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| Online Access: | CONNECT |
Table of Contents:
- The early development of the screw propeller
- Propulsion systems
- Propeller geometry
- The propeller environment
- The ship wake field
- Propeller performance characteristics
- Theoretical methods
- basic concepts
- Theoretical and analytical methods relating to propeller action
- Cavitation
- Propeller noise
- Propeller, ship and rudder interaction
- Ship resistance and propulsion
- Thrust augmentation deveices
- Transverse thrusters
- Azimuthing and podded propulsors
- Waterjet propulsion
- Full-scale trials
- Propeller materials
- Propeller blade strength
- Propeller manufacture
- Propeller blade vibration
- Propeller design
- Operational problems
- Service performance and analysis
- Propeller tolerances and inspection
- Proeller maintenance and repair.
