Includes data giving service results of several steamers with geared turbines of Parsons type as compared with service results of similar vessels fitted with reciprocating engines, showing saving in coal in favor of geared turbine ships. Describes two principal types of high speed marine turbines, the impulse and the reaction. (See also - discussion p 88-126, 10 on 10 supp. plates)


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    Title :

    The application of geared turbines to merchant ships


    Additional title:

    Trans. North-East Coast Instn. Engrs. Shipbuilders


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1920


    Size :

    16 pages


    Remarks:

    14 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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