First Stal-Laval turbine of 28,000 hp output has completed testbed trials at engine works of Chantiers de l'Atlantique; unit was developed for propeller speed of 85 rpm, which has been achieved by use of triple reduction gearing; turbine is being installed in 213, 000 ton dw tanker Magdala for Societe Maritime Shell; high-pressure turbine speed is 5946 rpm and low-pressure turbine speed 3599 rpm; steam inlet pressure is 867.62 psi and temperature 950 F; condenser surface is 19,913 sq ft; overall weight, including condenser and maneuvering equipment, is 200 tons.
High output steam turbine
Shipg World Shipbldr
Shipping World and Shipbuilder ; 160 , n 3814
1967
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