Back The text is richly illustrated with detailed drawings, photographs and cross-sections of many different types of seagoing vessels, all in full colour, making the book extremely attractive and very infomative for anyone interested in shipping.
After reading this book you will no longer think of a ship as an inanimate object, but as a completely self-supporting entity embodying all the modern technologies found in a small town.
An indispensable book for anyone interested in modern shipping! Considering the ever growing number of foreign crew on board European vessels and in the offshore industry, Ship Knowledge meets the growing demand for English language publications and text books in this field.
Ship Knowledge is a valuable resource, not only for nautical colleges and universities, but also for everyone employed afloat.
Chapter 12
The various types of propulsion systems are found in this chapter, from props to waterjets.
Nowadays propulsion and navigation are closely connected, so also rudders and steering engines are discussed. The underlying theory of hull resistance, action of propeller and cavitation is dealt with. Fixed-pitch and controllable- pitch propellers are discussed in great detail as well as the stern tube (water and oil lubrication systems)
Attention is paid to nozzles (also the rotary type)and the electric rudder propeller.
The principle of the rudder action is explained and we find a description of the most common types of rudder: spade rudder, flap rudder, mariner rudder and fish-tail rudder. The chapter ends with the ram steering engine and the rotary-vane steering engine.
Table of contents, chapter 12
1. Ship resistance
2. Propulsion
3. Stabilisers
4. Rudders
5. Steering gear.