RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN MEDIUM SPEED PROPULSION EMGINES IN THE VMF/STORK WERKSPOOR GROUP

The general position of medium speed diesel engines in marine propulsion is reviewed. The development and design of the TM 410 engine is detailed, covering the design philosophy, details of construction, maintenance, and measurements and tests. Some factors of integration in an installation, leading to the optimization of the complete ship, are discussed. Specific installations of the TM 410 engines in an ocean going tug and a large hopper dredger are mentioned.

• Corporate Authors:

  North East Coast Inst of Engineers & Shipbuilders

  Bolbec Hall, Westgate Road
  Newcastle upon Tyne,   England 
• Authors:
  • Wesselo, J H
• Publication Date: 1969-12

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 29-56
• Serial:
  • Publication of: Institute of Marine Engineers
  • Volume: 86
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Institute of Marine Engineers

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Design; Diesel engines; Propulsion; Vehicle maintenance
• Old TRIS Terms: Diesel design; Diesel maintenance; Diesel propulsion
• Subject Areas: Design; Maintenance and Preservation; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00005567
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 30 1973 12:00AM