Escher Wyss developed modern hydraulically operated controllable-pitch propeller from Kaplan turbine in 1934, and at present more than 500 installations are in service, some with power input exceeding 21,000 hp propeller; design features and reasons for them are discussed, and diagram shows components of propeller and adjusting system; in addition, diagrams show six schematic arrangements including hypothetical all-purpose installation, double-ended, father and son, diesel electric installations, etc.
Escher Wyss controllable-pitch propeller
Shipbldg Shipg Rec
Shipbuilding and Shipping Record ; 107 , n 17
1966
4 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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