Marine propellers and propulsion. ([2007])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: John Carlton.
• Authors: Carlton, John
• 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.
• Edition: 2nd edition
• Publisher Details: Amsterdam Boston : Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann
• Publication Date: 2007
• Extent: 1 online resource (xxi, 533 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 623.873; Ship propulsion; Ships -- Hydrodynamics; Propellers; Propellers; Ship propulsion; Ships -- Hydrodynamics
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780080549231; 0080549233; 9780750681506; 0750681500
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.