ENGINEERING AWARENESS FOR DECK OFFICERS--TYPES OF MARINE ENGINES

This installment of a series of articles intended to instill deck officers with a greater awareness of marine engineering concerns concentrates on explaining the various types of marine engines that are in use. Its sections deal with diesel development, steam turbines, controllable pitch propellers, electric drives, father and son engines, and auxiliary machinery.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/issn/01441019
• Supplemental Notes:
  • Journal article
• Authors:
  • Wilbur, C
• Publication Date: 1989-10

Media Info

• Pagination: 2 p.
• Serial:
  • Seaways
  • ISSN: 0144-1019

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Controllable pitch propellers; Diesel engines; Electric drives; Engines; Marine engineering; Steam turbines
• Old TRIS Terms: Auxiliary machinery; Deck officers; Father and son engines
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00658675
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Maritime Technical Information Facility
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 21 1994 12:00AM