Design of propulsion and electric power generation systems
By: Hans Klein Woud and Douwe Stapersma.
Contributors: Stapersma, Douwe.
Publisher: IMarEST, Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology; Institute of Marine Engineers
Published: 2002
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 494
ISBN-13: 9781902536477
Subjects: Ship propulsion; Ships -- Fuel; Marine engineering; Gas-turbine power-plants; Propellers; Electric propulsion; Marine engineering
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Nomenclature; title: Introduction to marine engineering; title: Underlying physical principles; title: Propulsion and electric power; title: Energy conversion; title: Power plant concepts; title: An overview of main machinery; title: Diesel engines; title: Gas turbines; title: Electrical components; title: Propellers; title: Matching propulsion engine to propeller; title: Ship fuel consumption and exhaust emission.