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Design of propulsion and electric power generation systems /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Woud, Hans Klein (Author)
Other Authors: Stapersma, Douwe
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London : IMarEST, Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology, 2002.
Subjects:
Ship propulsion.
Ships > Fuel.
Marine engineering.
Gas-turbine power-plants.
Propellers.
Navires > Propulsion.
Mécanique navale.
Centrales à turbines à gaz.
Hélices.
marine engineering.
gas-turbine power plants.
Electric propulsion.
Table of Contents:
  • Nomenclature
  • Introduction to marine engineering
  • Underlying physical principles
  • Propulsion and electric power
  • Energy conversion
  • Power plant concepts
  • An overview of main machinery
  • Diesel engines
  • Gas turbines
  • Electrical components
  • Propellers
  • Matching propulsion engine to propeller
  • Ship fuel consumption and exhaust emission.