In most Diesel ships propeller shafts are driven direct and engines of long stroke and low speed are usually preferred; for saving space and weight, use has been made of engines of short stroke and high speed, which drive propeller shafts through mechanical or electrical gearing; both systems have advantages; factors to be considered in selecting one or other of systems.


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    Title :

    Direct and geared propulsion of diesel-engined ships


    Additional title:

    Sulzer Tech Rev


    Contributors:
    Steiger, J. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1951


    Size :

    10 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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