Marine propellers and propulsion. (2018)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: John Carlton.
• Authors: Carlton, J. S (John S.)
• Contents: 1. The early development of the screw propeller; 2. Propulsion systems; 3. Propeller geometry; 4. The propeller environment; 5. The wake field; 6. Propeller performance characteristics; 7. Theoretical methods - basic concepts; 8. Theoretical methods - propeller theories; 9. Cavitation; 10. Propeller noise; 11. Propeller-ship interaction; 12. Ship resistance and propulsion; 13. Thrust augmentation devices; 14. Transverse thrusters; 15. Azimuthing and podded propulsors; 16. Waterjet propulsion; 17. Full-scale trials; 18. Propeller materials; 19. Propeller blade strength; 20. Propeller manufacture; 21. Propeller blade vibration; 22. Propeller design; 23. Operational problems; 24. Service performance and analysis; 25. Propeller tolerances and inspection; 26. Propeller maintenance and repair
• Edition: Fourth edition
• Publisher Details: Amsterdam : Butterworth-Heinemann
• Publication Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 623.873; Propellers
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780081003749
• Related ISBNs: 9780081003664
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Description based on CIP data; resource not viewed.
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