The collection offers an overview into the evolution of marine engines, from steam engines to modern two-stroke diesel engines that are still used in large shipsShip. In the XIX century the development of the steam engines revolutionized the naval sector by surpassing sailing navigation and leading to significant transformations in ship construction, transportation, and the global economy. The technical improvement of engines increased shipShip performance, such as speed, consumption, and range. Over time, piston steam engines were gradually replaced by steam turbines and diesel engines, up to the modern gas turbines derived from the aviation industry. Two-stroke diesel engines have found extensive use in the naval sector, with large engines exceeding 30 m in length and power output of ca. 4000 hp per each cylinder. These engines, particularly when coupled to turbomachinery and heat recovery systems, exhibit an overall efficiency greater than 50% and comparable to the modern stationary power plants.
Marine Engines
History Mechanism, Machine
The Museum of Engines and Mechanisms of the University of Palermo ; Chapter : 2 ; 33-58
2024-10-05
26 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
Engineering Index Backfile | 1930
TIBKAT | Nachgewiesen 1989 -
Engineering Index Backfile | 1932
Online Contents | 1996