ADVANCES IN MARINE PROPULSION

Some recent developments in propeller and propulsion configuration are outlined, including tip vortex free, contrarotating, overlapping and tandem propellers; vane wheels; stators; flow devices; and controllable versus fixed pitch propellers. Special attention is given to reducing vibration and increasing efficiency.

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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Journal article
• Authors:
  • Patience, G
• Publication Date: 1990

Media Info

• Pagination: 4 p.
• Serial:
  • Shipbuilding Technology International (UK)
  • ISSN: 0268-8662

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Engine efficiency; Propellers; Propulsion; Stators; Vibration
• Old TRIS Terms: Propeller vibration; Propulsion devices; Propulsive efficiency; Vane wheels
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00661375
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Maritime Technical Information Facility
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 21 1994 12:00AM