Example of possibility of increasing efficiency of existing machinery in Shipping Board vessels is evidenced by installation of economizers in steamships Floridian and. Georgian; after installation was completed ship was able to maintain sea speed of 10. 2 knots at 75 r.p.m. with all refrigeration machinery in operation, which compares with 8 1/2 mi. best speed attained before change; description of conversion; principal dimensions of vessels and type of machinery.
Economizer increases ship's speed
Mar. Eng. Shipg. Age
Marine Engineering and Shipping Age ; 34 , n 4
1929
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