Marine propellers and propulsion - Carlton, J. S. (John S.) (Amsterdam Butterworth-Heinemann, 2012)
The early development of the screw propeller -- Propulsion systems -- Propeller geometry -- The propeller environment -- The ship wake field -- Propeller performance characteristics -- Theoretical methods - basic concepts -- Theoretical and analytical methods relating to propeller action -- Cavitation -- Propeller noise -- Propeller, ship and rudder interaction -- Ship resistance and propulsion -- Thrust augmentation deveices -- 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.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Electronic reproduction.
Keywords: Propellers; Ships -- Hydrodynamics; Ship propulsion; Electronic books