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Marine propellers and propulsion /

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Although the propeller lies submerged out of sight, it is a complex component in both the hydrodynamic and structural sense. Marine Propellers and Propulsion fulfils the need for a comprehensive and cutting edge volume that brings together a great range of knowledge on propulsion technology, a multi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Carlton, J. S. (John S.)
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Butterworth-Heinemann, 2007.
Edition:2nd edition
Subjects:
Propellers.
Hélices.
Propellers
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • The Early Development of the Screw Propeller
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Propeller Geometry
  • The Propeller Environment
  • The Wake Field
  • Propeller Performance Characteristics
  • Theoretical Methods Basic Concepts
  • Theoretical Methods Propeller Theories
  • Cavitation
  • Propeller Noise
  • Propeller-Ship Interaction
  • Ship Resistance and Propulsion
  • Thrust Augmentation Devices
  • Transverse Thrusters
  • Azimuthing and podded propulsors
  • Waterjet Propulsion
  • Full-Scale Trials
  • Propeller Materials
  • Propeller Blade Strength
  • Propeller Manufacture
  • Propeller Blade Vibration
  • Propeller Design
  • Operational Problems
  • Service Performance and Analysis
  • Propeller Tolerances and Inspection
  • Propeller Maintenance and Repair.